Mini Blueberry Muffins Basket (Printable)

Bite-sized blueberry treats baked golden in a charming basket—great for brunch or snacking.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, whole milk, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
04 - Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just blended, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold blueberries into the batter to distribute evenly.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Sprinkle coarse sugar atop each muffin for a crunchy finish if desired.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into 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 the mini muffins in a decorative basket lined with a cloth napkin for presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bite-sized and perfect for brunch
  • Sweet snack on the go
02 -
  • Do not thaw blueberries if using frozen to avoid too much moisture.
  • Adding lemon zest gives a fresh tangy flavor twist.
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
  • Use fresh blueberries when in season for best flavor.
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