Mini Blueberry Muffins Basket (Printable)

Bite-sized blueberry treats baked to golden perfection, ideal for brunch or quick sweet snack moments.

# 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or grease each cup lightly.
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, whole milk, vanilla extract, and egg until thoroughly blended.
04 - Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold in the blueberries to distribute evenly without crushing them.
06 - Spoon batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Sprinkle coarse sugar atop each muffin for a crunchy finish, if desired.
08 - Place pan in the oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Arrange mini muffins in a basket lined with a cloth napkin and present for serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bite-sized and easy to eat
  • Perfect for brunch or snacks
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 texture
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