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These Lemon Blueberry Muffins combine the juicy sweetness of blueberries with tangy notes of fresh lemon zest. They have a tender crumb with a lemon-sugar crusted topping and they are done in no time!
(This recipe was originally published here on March 8th, 2016. I refreshed the photos and simplified the recipe)
If you love fresh berries and lemony flavors, then you absolutely have to make a batch of these Lemon Blueberry Muffins. They are guaranteed to please your taste buds and brighten your day!
Especially, when they are right out of the oven with a pat of vegan butter on top! They even go nicely with Almond Cream Cheese or Berry Chia Seed Jam to make them extra fruitylicious!
You're going to LOVE the fluffy, moist and tender texture of these delicious muffins!
How to make Lemon Blueberry Muffins
(full ingredient amounts in recipe card below)
- First, you'll need to preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Now place 12 muffin liners in a standard muffin pan or lightly grease each slot.
- Now it's time to make the Lemon Sugar. It's SO easy to make and adds a lovely sugary crust on top of the muffins. Just rub lemon zest and sugar together with your fingers to combine. This will release the oils of the zest and create a wet sand texture.
- To a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Now whisk to combine and set aside.
- To a medium bowl, add the non-dairy yogurt, milk, sugar, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Now add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, fold the batter gently until just combined. Don't overwork it. The batter will be thick and lumps are normal. Gently fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Divide batter evenly into each slot about ¾ the way full (an ice cream scoop works great for this).
- Top with remaining blueberries and sprinkle with lemon sugar.
- Bake the muffins until they are slightly golden on top, about 18-20 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the middle of a muffin, if it’s mostly clean, then they're ready.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack for another 10-15 minutes.
Can I use frozen blueberries for muffins?
Yes, frozen berries will work nicely and you don't need to thaw them first. You can coat them in flour to avoid the color from seeping into the batter (this is optional). You may need to increase the cooking time by 5-10 minutes too. Check for doneness around the 18-20 minute mark.
Can I freeze muffins?
Absolutely! These lemon blueberry muffins freeze and thaw really well. Just make sure to wrap them well to avoid freezer burn. They will last in the freezer for about 3-4 months.
More Muffin Recipes to Try
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins
- Strawberry Banana Breakfast Muffins
- Vegan Protein Muffins
- Vegan Strawberry Muffins
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Recipe
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
Lemon Sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest , loosely packed
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour * see note
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup soy milk (or any plant-based milk)
- ½ cup non-dairy yogurt , unsweetened or plain
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 7 tablespoons grapeseed oil or any neutral flavored oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups blueberries , divided
Instructions
Lemon Coconut Sugar
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest using your fingers. It should resemble wet sand. Set aside.
Muffins
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Place 12 muffin liners in a standard muffin pan or lightly grease each slot.
- To a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine well. Set aside.
- To a medium bowl, add the milk, yogurt, sugar, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Whisk to combine well.
- Now add the wet ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients. Using a spatula, fold batter gently until just combined. Don't overwork it. The batter will be thick and lumps are normal. Gently fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Divide batter evenly into each slot about ¾ the way full (an ice cream scoop works great for this). Top with remaining blueberries and sprinkle with lemon sugar.
- Bake the muffins until they are slightly golden on top, about 18-20 minutes. Insert toothpick into middle of muffin, if it’s mostly clean, then they're ready. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack for another 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Paula
Hi, just wondering, where is the coconut in the Lemon Coconut Sugar? i don't see anything about it. Looking forward to trying it out. Thanks!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Paula, Sorry about that. The original recipe had coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar for the topping. You can still use coconut sugar if you'd like. Thank you for pointing that out. Have a nice day! 🙂
Krystel
Hi! I made this recipe today and it was amazing! I used GF flour from Bob Red's Mill, unsweetened coconut yoghurt, coconut oil, monk fruit and erythritol as sugar replacement (the white one). My family loved them and I will definitely make them again. Thank you for sharing!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Krystel, SOunds delish! I'm so glad the recipe worked for you. Thank you for giving it a try and sharing your modifications. 🙂
Joyce
These are SO GOOD! I used almond milk, since I didn't have soy milk and vanilla cashew milk yogurt, since I didn't have plain.
My only complaint is that I only wanted one but are four! I'll definitely be making these again!
Melissa Huggins
I am so glad you love these muffins, Joyce! It is never wrong to indulge every now and then, right?
BTW, I also use almond and soy milk for baking sometimes. 🙂
Sherry
My personal favorite! I’ve been making these muffins for my friends and family for about 2 years and they are a hit and one of the most requested! My kids love them too! I can never eat just one!! Thank you for this amazing & delicious recipe!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Sherry, Yay!, I'm so happy that everyone loves them! Thank you for making them and sharing your feedback 🙂
Cam
Hi there, thank you for this recipe. I made mini muffins. Just wondering what is the best way to store these overnight? Thanks
Melissa Huggins
Hi there, thank you for trying the recipe. The best way to store them is in an airtight container at room temp. Place a paper towel underneath and on top of the muffins to absorb moisture. If you need to store them for more than a few days, I recommend freezing them. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Jacquie 🖤
Made these today and they were absolutely delicious 😋!! Thank you 🙏🏽 for sharing! J
Amber Yothers
Hello, I'd really love to try this recipe, but I can't find any plant based yogurt where I live in Taiwan. What can I use instead? Thanks!
Brianna
I don't have non-dairy yogurt, can I use non-dairy sour cream instead?
Melissa Huggins
Yes, you can use non-dairy sour cream instead. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
alli
i used 1/2 cup of non dairy milk and they were delicious 😋
Lola
Hello! I'm really eager to try this recipe, but, unfortunately, they don't sell any type of plant-based yogurt in my country. How could I replace it? Thank you! <3
alli
i just used 1/2 cup coconut milk or any other nut milk and they came out fine 😀😀
alexandra jones
This was very tasty! I didn't have any light tasting oil, so I did 3 TBS of Olive Oil, then used 1 mashed banana (4 TBS) as well. They came out very tasty indeed, despite being lower fat! I also used lots of frozen blueberries so I had to bake for about 30 minutes. All in all a very delicious vegan muffin.
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Hi Alexandra! Thanks so much for trying out the recipe! We are so happy you liked it and that it turned out delicious with the substitutions 🙂
Sherry
Seriously delicious! I constantly have people asking me to make these!
Melissa Huggins
This made my day! I'm so glad everyone likes them. Thank you 🙂
Alexandra
So good! I followed the recipe except that I replaced the oil with unsweetened applesauce. It's a one to one swap and they turned out really nicely, still moist and fluffy, and are a bit lower calorie/fat. I'll definitely be making these again!
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Hi Alexandra! So happy to hear that the substitution worked out and that you loved the recipe! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Kim
Loved this recipe, muffins turned out great. Thank you
Melissa Huggins
Hi Ki, I'm so glad you liked them. Thank you so much! 🙂
Moo
Made these 3 times in 2 weeks. The husband loves the sugar topping says its the best part of the muffin. I disagree, I think all of the muffin - taste, texture, colour is the best! Thank you for such a great recipe. Will make these again, and again, and again.
Melissa Huggins
Such a nice compliment. Thank you so much! 🙂
Jenny
I made this recipe and substituted the yoghurt for coconut milk. I also made it in a loaf instead of individual muffins and it was delicious.
Melissa Huggins
Hi Jenny, thank you for giving it a try and sharing your modifications. I'm going to give the loaf a try. 🙂