Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

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🍋 Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Tangy Lemon Glaze

These bakery-style lemon blueberry muffins are the perfect burst of sunshine on your breakfast table! Packed with juicy blueberries and bright lemon zest, they’re soft, moist, and topped with a sweet, zesty lemon glaze that makes them absolutely irresistible. Whether you’re serving them for brunch or just need a pick-me-up treat, these muffins are sure to impress.

🕒 Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22–25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yields: 12 muffins

🧁 Ingredients

For the Blueberry Muffins (Yields 12 muffins):

250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups, measured correctly)
5 g baking powder (1 tsp)
1.5 g sea salt (¼ tsp)
200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
2 large eggs (about 100 g total), room temperature
240 g sour cream (1 cup)
120 ml vegetable oil (½ cup)
1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
30 ml lemon juice (2 Tbsp, from 1 large lemon)
150 g fresh blueberries (1½ cups or 8 oz), rinsed and dried

For the Lemon Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1½ to 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp lemon zest

Crumble Topping:

35g (2 Tbsp) butter, melted
80g (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour
55g (¼ cup) cane sugar or caster sugar
1 tbsp lemon zest

Crumble Method:

Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl.
Mix in melted butter until crumbly.
Chill until ready to use. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.

🥣 Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well blended. Add sour cream, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Gently fold in the blueberries.
Spoon batter evenly into the muffin cups. If using, top with a spoonful of the crumble topping.
Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
While muffins cool, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins and enjoy!

🔍 Nutrition Facts (Per Muffin, Approximate)

Calories: 240
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Sugar: 20g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 1g

These lemon blueberry muffins strike the perfect balance between tart and sweet with a pillowy soft interior and bright citrus flavor. The optional streusel topping adds a delightful crunch, while the lemon glaze ties everything together with a glossy, tangy finish. Whether you’re baking for guests or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is a keeper!