Description
Blueberry Muffins are a delightful plant-based breakfast treat featuring a soft, fluffy texture with juicy bursts of fresh blueberries. Made from simple pantry staples and natural ingredients, these muffins come together quickly and offer a moist, tender crumb perfect for starting your day with warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup natural sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/3 cup vegetarian butter (plant-based), melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (natural)
Fresh Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Optional Topping
- Natural gelling agent mixed with natural sugar for a crunchy crust (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with vegetarian butter (plant-based). Measure and organize all your dry and wet ingredients including the fresh blueberries to ensure a smooth process.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, natural sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the plant-based milk, melted vegetarian butter (plant-based), and pure vanilla extract (natural) gently until smooth and homogeneous.
- Create the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula just until combined to avoid overmixing. Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries to keep them whole and prevent excess juice from releasing.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups. Optionally sprinkle the tops with a mixture of natural sugar and natural gelling agent for a crunchy crust. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown and slightly springy.
- Cool and enjoy: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to prevent sogginess and to set perfectly for serving.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture and to avoid sogginess; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better blending and even baking.
- Adjust sugar quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
- Add a light sprinkle of natural sugar mixed with natural gelling agent on top before baking to get a crunchy crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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