Budget Christmas Blueberry Muffins (Printable)

Festive light muffins filled with juicy blueberries, ideal for holiday mornings and quick preparation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
10 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
12 - Zest of 1 orange

→ Fruit

13 - 1 1/4 cups frozen or fresh blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)

→ Optional Topping

14 - 2 tbsp coarse sugar
15 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold in the blueberries to the batter, preserving their shape.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
07 - For a festive finish, combine coarse sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle evenly over the muffins.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and affordable ingredients that don't compromise on taste.
  • Festive flavors from cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest to brighten your holiday table.
  • Juicy blueberries add a burst of natural sweetness and color.
  • Perfectly portioned yield of 12 muffins for sharing or gifting.
02 -
  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries without thawing to maintain vibrant color and texture.
  • Gently fold the berries to avoid breaking them and coloring the batter.
  • Mixing wet ingredients separately ensures easy incorporation and prevents lumps.
  • Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
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