Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh?

You absolutely can! Frozen berries work great year-round—just toss them with a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter (this prevents sinking). Don't thaw them first or you'll get purple streaks in your muffins. The baking time might need 2-3 extra minutes since frozen berries chill the batter. Though nothing beats fresh summer berries for those explosive juicy bites!

Why do my muffins get soggy after cooling?

This breaks my baker's heart! Three common culprits: 1) Not cooling muffins properly on a wire rack (trapped steam = sog). 2) Storing while still warm (wait until completely cool!). 3) Overmixing the batter develops too much gluten, creating a dense texture that holds moisture. Follow my tips above and you'll get perfect bakery-style muffins that stay fresh for days—though they rarely last that long in my house!

Can I make these gluten-free?

Yes indeed! Swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free blend (I like Bob's Red Mill). The batter will be thicker, so let it rest 5 minutes before scooping. And maybe add an extra tablespoon of milk if needed—GF flours absorb liquids differently. The texture won't be exactly the same, but they'll still taste wonderfully of summer berries. For more GF baking tricks, check my Pinterest boards !

Why aren't my muffin tops doming?

We want those beautiful bakery-style crowns! The secrets: 1) Make sure your baking powder is fresh (test it by mixing 1 tsp with hot water—it should bubble vigorously). 2) Start baking at higher heat (375°F for the first 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F). 3) Never open the oven door before 15 minutes—that early heat blast creates steam for the rise. And fill those muffin cups nearly to the top with batter—no shyness allowed!

Juicy Blueberry Muffins Recipe with 1 Secret Ingredient

Classic Blueberry Muffins

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Bakery-style blueberry muffins that are moist, fluffy, and bursting with fresh summer berries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunchbox treats.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 muffins 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
Gently fold in blueberries.
Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Use fresh blueberries for best results.
Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Find more baking inspiration on my Pinterest account.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg

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