Mini Blueberry Muffins Basket (View Print Version)

Bite-sized blueberry muffins baked to golden perfection, perfect for brunch or a quick sweet snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2/3 cup whole milk
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 large egg

→ Fruit

10 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)

→ Optional Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and egg until thoroughly combined.
04 - Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture just until blended, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold in blueberries to evenly distribute without crushing.
06 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Sprinkle coarse sugar over each muffin for added texture, if desired.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Arrange mini muffins in a basket lined with a cloth napkin and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for brunch gatherings
  • Sweet snack on the go
02 -
  • For a lemony twist, add 1 tsp grated lemon zest to the batter
  • Substitute half the flour for whole wheat flour for added fiber
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender
  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries without thawing for best results
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