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    Broken Oven Baking » Recipes » Donuts & Muffins

    Best Mini Blueberry Muffins

    Published: Jan 9, 2023 by Kayla Burton · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These mini blueberry muffins are pure nostalgia. I remember opening a snack bag of blueberry mini muffins after school and immediately smelling sweet, blueberry goodness. My recipe for these bite size muffins makes the most delicious, moist muffins with a slight tang from the buttermilk and little pops of sweetness from the blueberries.

    Mini blueberry muffins stacked on a plate.

    Make these mini muffins for kids or anyone looking for a sweet bite of childhood! They taste even better than the packaged version and are sure to bring a smile to your face.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • How to Store Blueberry Muffins
    • More Recipes You'll Love
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • These easy blueberry muffins have less than 10 ingredients and come together in minutes.
    • The muffin batter is sweet and moist.
    • The blueberries add a sweet and tart pop of flavor in every bite.
    • They freeze really well so you can have mini blueberry muffins whenever your craving strikes!
    • They're like a mini, less sweet version of my White Chocolate and Blueberry Muffins.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make mini blueberry muffins.
    • You'll need several pantry staples including all purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.
    • You can use fresh or frozen blueberries to make these mini muffins.
    • Buttermilk adds a slight tang to offset the sweetness of the muffins.
    • Vegetable oil keeps the muffin batter extra moist.
    • Vanilla extract adds a delicious sweet flavor to the batter.

    See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Add in a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter for lemon blueberry mini muffins.
    • Bake full-sized muffins instead of mini muffins using a lined cupcake tin.
    • Mix in mini chocolate chips for an extra sweet muffin!

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    Step by Step Instructions

    Blueberries tossed in a flour mixture.

    Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. Lightly coat the blueberries in the dry mixture.

    Whisking egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract in a bowl.

    Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

    Blueberry muffin batter in a bowl with a spatula.

    Step 3: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, trying not to break the blueberries.

    Spooning blueberry muffin batter into a mini muffin pan.

    Step 4: Fill mini muffin liners with batter. Sprinkle coarse demerara sugar on top (optional). Bake at 350°F until a toothpick comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

    Expert Baking Tips

    1. Whether you use fresh or frozen, lightly coating your blueberries in the dry ingredients helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins while baking.
    2. Make sure to gently fold all of your ingredients together so your blueberries remain intact. If some do burst, your batter may have some purple streaks, but the muffins will still taste delicious.
    3. Keep an eye on your mini muffins in the oven as they bake quickly and you don't want to overbake them.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the blueberry mini muffin cooking time?

    The baking time for these mini muffins is about 13-16 minutes.

    Can you use frozen blueberries in muffins?

    Yes, you can in these mini muffins.

    Where can I find a mini muffin pan?

    These pans are generally found in the kitchenware section of retail stores. I have the USA Pan Mini Muffin Pan which can be bought in select stores, online, or you might luck out and find it at a thrift store like I did!

    What if I can't find mini muffin liners?

    That's okay! These can be made without any parchment baking cups, just be sure to spray the pan with a non-stick baking spray before distributing the batter.

    Can I use a different fruit in these muffins?

    Yes, the blueberries can be substituted for another fruit. However, I don't recommend using a fruit with a higher water content than blueberries.

    Mini blueberry muffins laying by blueberries.

    How to Store Blueberry Muffins

    Room Temperature

    Store fully cooled blueberry muffins in an airtight container on the counter for 3-5 days.

    Freezing Instructions

    Place mini muffins in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Because they are so small, you can leave them on the counter for about 15-30 minutes to thaw before eating.

    More Recipes You'll Love

    • White Chocolate and Blueberry Muffins
    • Lemon Blueberry Blondies with Icing
    • Jumbo Blueberry Sourdough Discard Muffins
    • Glazed Blueberry Cake Donuts

    Did you try this recipe?
    Leave a ⭐️ review below and tag @brokenovenbaking on Instagram & Facebook!

    📖 Recipe

    Mini blueberry muffins stacked on a plate.

    Best Mini Blueberry Muffins

    Kayla Burton
    These are the best mini blueberry muffins to enjoy for breakfast or a bite size snack! They're easy to make in 30 minutes or less!
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save for LaterSaved!
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 mini muffins
    Calories 67 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mini muffin pan with liners
    • Mixing bowls
    • Measuring spoons
    • Scale/measuring cups
    • Whisk
    • Spatula

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour weighed in grams or spooned and leveled
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ tablespoon baking powder
    • ¾ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • ½ cup buttermilk room temperature
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil or other neutral oil
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup demerara sugar optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and fill a mini muffin pan with liners.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Toss in the blueberries to lightly coat them in the flour mixture.
    • In a medium bowl, gently whisk the egg and then stir in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
    • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until the flour streaks disappear.
    • Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the tops with demerara sugar (optional).
    • Bake on the middle rack until a toothpick comes out of the center clean (about 13-16 minutes). Transfer to a wire rack once they're cool enough to touch.

    Notes

    Measuring Flour: For best results, weigh the flour in grams using a scale (see metric tab in recipe card above). If you're using measuring cups, use the spoon and level method.
    Regular Muffins: Distribute the batter between 12-14 regular muffin liners and bake at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes.
    Storage: Store mini muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
    Nutrition: The provided nutrition information is an estimate, the calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.3mg
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