Mini Blueberry Muffins Basket (Print)

Bite-sized blueberry treats baked golden, perfect for brunch or a sweet snack on the go.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, whole milk, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
04 - Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Optionally, sprinkle coarse sugar atop each muffin for added crunch.
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 before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bite-sized and perfect for brunch
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Using fresh blueberries gives the best flavor but frozen can be used without thawing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
03 -
  • Use paper liners for easy removal and cleanup.
  • Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full to prevent overflow.
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