Budget Christmas Blueberry Muffins (Printable)

Festive, light muffins bursting with juicy blueberries, ideal for holiday mornings and budget-friendly.

# Ingredient list:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Zest of 1 orange

→ Fruit

13 - 1 1/4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, unthawed)

→ Optional Topping

14 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Cooking steps:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
02 - Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until evenly blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold the blueberries into the batter to maintain their shape.
06 - Distribute the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups.
07 - Mix coarse sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over each muffin for a festive finish.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into 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 -
  • Budget-friendly ingredients that don’t compromise on flavor.
  • Festive spices and orange zest for a seasonal twist.
  • Easy-to-follow, quick preparation and baking time.
  • Vegetarian and adaptable for dairy-free diets.
  • Perfectly moist muffins bursting with juicy blueberries.
02 -
  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries without thawing to avoid purple batter and sogginess.
  • Line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease well for easy removal.
  • Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine to keep muffins tender.
  • Check muffins with a toothpick near the end of baking to prevent overbaking.
  • For extra festive flavor, add cinnamon sugar topping before baking.
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