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Lemon Blueberry Oat Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Oat Muffins
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Lemon Blueberry Oat Muffins are a wholesome, moist, and flavorful treat combining bright lemon zest and juice with juicy blueberries and hearty oats. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these muffins offer a perfect balance of citrus freshness, natural sweetness, and satisfying texture with easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or oil/coconut oil for vegan option)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar or honey
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
  • ¾ cup milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk for vegan)
  • Zest of 1 fresh lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, added directly from frozen)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute the leavening agents evenly, ensuring a beautiful rise.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter (or oil), brown sugar or honey, eggs, milk (or buttermilk), lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, creating a bright, fresh, and aromatic mixture.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and gently fold using a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  4. Fold in Blueberries: Toss blueberries in a small amount of flour to prevent sinking, then carefully fold them into the batter evenly to preserve their juicy texture.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Divide the batter evenly into a muffin tin lined with paper cups or lightly greased. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon zest to maximize the bright citrus flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Coat blueberries with flour to prevent them from sinking.
  • Bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing to avoid curdling.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with only crumb residue.

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