Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Muffins (Printable version)
Moist muffins with fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest, enriched by creamy yogurt for a tender texture.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
09 - Zest of 2 lemons
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit
12 - 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries (can use frozen, unthawed)
→ Optional Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Incorporate yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Toss blueberries with 1 teaspoon of flour to prevent sinking, then carefully fold into batter.
06 - Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups filling approximately three-quarters full. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- They are wonderfully moist and fluffy but still light enough to enjoy any time of day like a little morning secret.
- The fresh blueberries paired with zesty lemon balance perfectly with creamy yogurt, making these muffins a go-to favorite in my household.
02 -
- Never overmix the batter; those little lumps keep the muffins tender and airy, which took me a few tries to get right.
- Tossing blueberries with flour before folding them in helped stop them from sinking and gave a more even fruit distribution—game changer!
03 -
- Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for smoother mixing and fluffier texture.
- The secret to moist muffins is the balance between oil and yogurt; don't skip either!