Easy and Quick Blueberry English Muffins Recipe

Blueberry English Muffins

A small bread muffin packed with plenty of blueberries is known as a blueberry English muffin. Blueberries English muffins are a soft, delicious, and perfect breakfast to make your morning delightful. I love blueberry muffins because they are classic crusty and soft and chewy inside. The folded blueberries make the taste incredible.

It was my mother’s birthday, and I wanted to make a special dish. I make blueberry English muffins and serve to my mom. The sweet fragrance of blueberry muffins attracts all of my family. My mother liked these muffins very much. 

Recipe of English Blueberry Muffins

Are you want to make your muffins more soft and delicious by using blueberries? So I am going to share an easy, fast, and priceless recipe for blueberry muffins, plus pro tips.

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• ¾ cup of sugar 
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• corn meal for dusting
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder

Instructions

Step 1.  Take a large mixing bowl and put 3 cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, and  2 teaspoons baking powder. Get it a quick whisk and set it aside.

Step 2.  Take another bowl and put 1 cup of buttermilk, ¾ cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional), ¼ cup of melted butter, ¼ cup of sour cream (you can use regular whole milk yoghurt), ¼ cup of vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and ¼ cup of lemon juice mix all the ingredients better.

Step 3.  Now mix the fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon of the dry mixture in another bowl and set it aside.

Step 4.  In this step,  simply add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients mixture and mix it up with a spatula until they are totally combined.

Step 5.  After mixing, it’s time to add 1 ½ cups of blueberries to this mixture, then just gently fold them in. it seems really good.

Step 6.  Now take a muffins tray and put your muffins batter into the muffins tin with the help of an ice cream scoop. Popping in a couple of blueberry muffins on top to enhance their beauty.

Cooking Process

After filling the muffins tin, put this tray into the oven at 400°C for 20-25 minutes until they are golden. Once they are cooked better, let them out and allow them to cool in a pan for 10-15 minutes. Now it’s time to enjoy the soft and delicious Blueberry English muffins. These moist muffins will melt in your mouth.

Pro Tips

• You can make these muffins moister by using ¼ cup of vegetable oil.
• Use a lemon; it will increase the flavor or texture of blueberry muffins
• For the streusel topping of muffins, use the mixture of 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of butter, and 1/2 cup of flour.

Best Way to Serve Blueberry English Muffins

With butter:  You can serve these muffins with butter because serving blueberry English muffins with butter is a great way to get an attraction.

Peanut:  A sprinkle of small pieces of peanut on blueberry English muffins enhances the beauty of these muffins.

Cream: Adding cream on top of spongy domed blueberry English muffins makes the incredible taste of these muffins. Its beauty will be beloved by everyone.

Types of Blueberry English Muffins

There are many types of blueberry English muffins that can be made, depending on the ingredients and techniques used. Some variations include:

Traditional English Muffins

These are made with a classic English muffin recipe and include blueberries as an added ingredient. They can be made with a variety of flours, including all-purpose, whole wheat, or a combination of different types.

Gluten-free Blueberry English Muffins

These muffins are made with a gluten-free flour blend and are suitable for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. They contain 220 calories, 31g of carbohydrates, 2g of fat, 5g of proteins, and 17g of sugar. These muffins are fluffy and delicious in flavor.

Vegan Blueberry English Muffins

These are made without animal products, making them suitable for vegans and those following a plant-based diet. These muffins are dairy free and are perfectly light and soft, with plenty of juicy flavors. They are also stuffed with lemon and poppy seeds. They contain 2g of proteins and 180 calories.

Low-carb Blueberry English Muffins

These muffins are made with a low-carb flour blend, such as almond flour or coconut flour, and are suitable for those following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. Low-crab blueberry muffins are also gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for breakfast. They contain 116 calories, 4g of proteins, 10g of fats, and 1g of sugar.

Blueberry Cornmeal English Muffins

These muffins are made with cornmeal and have a slightly denser texture than traditional English muffins. They can be made with or without blueberries. If you don’t have cornmeal, you can use semolina. They contain 27 carbohydrates, 4g of proteins, and 170 calories.

Nutrition Per Portion 

A blueberry muffin made with flour, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, blueberries, and leavening agents such as baking powder and baking soda will provide the following nutrients per portion (typically one muffin):

• Calories: Approximately 100-200 calories per muffin
• Carbohydrates: Around 30-45 grams per muffin
• Protein: 3-5 grams per muffin
• Fat: 1-2 grams per muffin
• Fiber: 1-2 grams per muffin
• Sodium: 150-300 milligrams per muffin

It’s also worth noting that many store-bought or commercially prepared blueberry muffins can contain added sugars and preservatives, which can increase the calorie and sugar content. Suppose you’re looking to make a healthier version of blueberry muffins. 

In that case, you can use whole wheat flour, reduce the amount of sugar, use a sugar substitute or use a natural sweetener such as honey or maple syrup, or add additional ingredients like nuts or oats to boost the fiber and protein content.

Additionally, blueberries are known for having high antioxidants and vitamin C content, it can also help to increase the intake of those nutrients.

Health Benefits

If we talk about the health benefits of blueberry English muffins so, homemade blueberry English muffins are much better than those purchased from grocery stores. Blueberry English muffins contain a high amount of dietary fiber and have more vitamin C than English muffins. These muffins contain healthy nutrients like 40mg of potassium, 1.5g of fats, 31g of carbohydrates, 255g of sodium, and 160 calories per serving.

Recent research proves that blueberries can influence the body genes that help in abdominal fat and low cholesterol. When blueberries are triglycerides in the low-fat diet, it is good for the maintenance of sugar lever and beneficial for weight loss.

Conclusion

Blueberry muffins are soft and tender. These muffins may be a good choice for a dreamy breakfast. Its recipe is very simple and easy. They are also beneficial for health. I bet you can make these muffins easily by following the instructions which I have discussed. If you have ever tasted these muffins, how was your experience?