Lemon Blueberry Muffins
ShareMoist blueberry muffins with a hint of lemon.
I did something ridiculous Tuesday. I worked out twice… in one day. I mean what is wrong with me? I told myself it’s because I was bored. If the Mr had been home I might’ve gone for a walk or run outside. Honestly, I really wanted to run on a treadmill because that means avoiding bugs and people and who knows what else. But sadly no treadmill to use… yet. Hopefully it’ll be here sooner than later. And let’s all hope that the replacement one doesn’t get hit by a forklift. No seriously, the first one we were suppose to get got hit by a forklift before it got to the local fitness place.
Monday I moved on to level 3 of Shred. And lemme tell you… it’s stupid. Most of the exercises my brain couldn’t even comprehend right away and others I wasn’t feeling anything while doing them. So I ditched level 3 and decided on a new plan… back to level 1. Only because I worked out twice today I did level 1 earlier in the day and level 2 at night. Crazy, I know. And I’m sure tomorrow I’ll be feeling it, but that’s a good thing.
Can we please discuss this strange weather? It was nearly 80 degrees yesterday here in New Hampshire, or the real feel or whatever. Still. And in the 1-2 hours hanging out outside with my girls, I got burnt. I mean come on. I’ve been outside before this for an hour or more and didn’t get this red. I guess I hit it just right. I don’t hurt… yet. We’ll see what the days hold for me. The first is usually the easiest.
And of course in other news… MUFFINS. Your mom wants muffins. Make her some muffins for Mother’s day brunch. They’re easy. Dads, kids… make some muffins. Mix, scoop and bake. Voila! Easy peasy. You know my favorite thing about muffins is that they’re an ideal breakfast on the go or as a quick snack. And snack on muffins I absolutely do, which is probably why I need to workout twice as hard. I’m such a carboholic.
These muffins are perfect for spring with their lemony flavor and bursting sweet blueberries. A bit of yogurt makes these extra moist and delicious. So much flavor packed into a small package. These will absolutely disappear in your house, so be sure to make an extra batch to freeze for later!
Want more muffins? Try these:
- Pumpkin apple muffins with snickerdoodle topping
- Cran-raspberry jam filled muffins
- Banana walnut muffins
- Apple raspberry muffins
- Strawberry banana muffins
- Apple coffee cake muffins
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 1/4 C unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 C all purpose flour
- 1/2 C yogurt
- 1 1/2 C frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a muffin tin with 12 liners.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar together. Mix in egg and vanilla, followed by lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix until just combined. Mix in salt, baking soda, baking powder and flour. Add yogurt and mix until smooth. Stir in blueberries.
- Divide batter among prepared liners, filling each with 1 large cookie scoop or roughly 2/3 full. Press extra blueberries into the tops of batter if desired. Generously sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs clinging.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Store in airtight container or freeze for a later date.
Notes
Oh man, I got burnt the other day too! I was just outside talking to my neighbor for 30 minutes and when I came in, where my chest was exposed above my shirt was all red. Crazy!! I haven’t had a blueberry muffin in forever, and I love them with lemon – yum :)
It makes me wonder … is it us, stronger rays, something else? I sprayed my kids with sunscreen and they still got farmer’s tans. Normally they’d have no signs of being outside after being sprayed.
Well, I figure more exercise = more muffins so not a bad idea:-)
Thankfully the yogurt and fruit make these healthier than other muffins. Maybe that’s why I love fruity muffins so much.
I just made some blueberry muffins and can not get them out of my head!! I love that you added lemon to these, that so so delicious!
Yay for blueberry muffins! Next time be sure to add lemon :)
These muffins look so gorgeous! And bursting with berries. Just the way I like em’ !
Thank you! I agree – the bursting is essential. :)
Yes please!!! Love these!!! And so would my mom!
I know its kinda strange but I can smell your blueberry-lemon muffin from here. I’m gonna whip up some of this soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe:)
I know what you mean. Sometimes I see a picture of food and can taste or smell it. Weird.
These are gorgeous! I love lemon and blueberry together.
I’m on a huge muffin kick right now… this is right up my ally
These look perfect! Lemon and blueberry makes such a great combination.
Two of my favorite flavors combined into one muffin? Love it Rachel.
I think we are going to have some rain today which is probably not a big deal to anyone else but since we’ve been having snow all spring (+20 inches in April!) I’m pretty excited about plain old rain. :)
We’re expecting rain too but I’m not sure if I should be happy about it or not. Leaning towards maybe slightly happy?
These muffins are absolutely gorgeous! Perfect muffin for mother’s day!
These look so moist and flavorful! Love the addition of the citrus!
I have such a love/hate relationship with the Shred! I think the only time I’ve done it twice in one day is like the week before my wedding, haha. Kudos to you!
And these muffins are lovely! I love lemon and blueberry together always!
I know… I’m crazy lol and I’m considering doing two sessions today but we’ll see if that happens.
Lemon + blueberries = one of food’s perfect combinations. And these muffins look delicious! And dude, if I was outside in 80-degree weather for 1-2 hours, I would be an AmyLobster – I can seriously get burned in 15 minutes, it’s pathetic. Hope you aren’t suffering today or tomorrow!
We have the wrong genes. Someone needs to invent something so we can alter them so we’re able to tan and not burn.
Dude, this weather is bananas! I want summer here ASAP! Until then, I am just going to make these muffins and gobble them up!
Love love LOVE blueberries and lemon… by far the best flavor combo to put in a muffin!
Seriously, I got burnt the other day too! And now today, its cloudy! Luckily no rain, but it’s sure to come sooner or later ;) And good job girl on working out twice in one day! I almost did that yesterday. Key word: almost. Im glad I didnt though, because it was in the middle of the day. I would have died. But I did work out once, so I think that deserves a muffin!
I’m so scared for FL lol I’m going to look like a lobster on the following Monday I just know it.
Working out twice a day is a true feat- props to you! Hope you celebrated with these muffins :-)
haha I wish! They were already long gone. :)
Working out in one day sounds like you can eat two of these muffins and a slice of cake. Speaking of these muffins, they look bursting with blueberry flavor.
Girl, I wish I had time to workout twice a day again! That’s the only thing I miss about deployment! haha Seriously, when you’re done with the Shred, get Insanity and we’ll do it together. It’s SO much more fun than the Shred! Also, send me warm weather!
Lemon and blueberries are a perfect combination for muffins! Definitely would need a double batch at my house!
I love a classic blueberry muffin mixed up with a bit of lemon – it’s one of my fav flavor combinations! Thanks for sharing, Rachel!
The weather here in Baltimore is insane. It rained all day yesterday, was gloomy this morning, the sun came out into clear skies for 1 hour, and then it thunderstormed. Tired of this!
Anyway, I love lemon and blueberry together in baked goods. These look wonderful Rachel!
Double workouts…you rock. That means you deserve extra muffins!
They look soooo fluffy and perfect! Seriously! Pinned!
These look so so good! I love using yogurt/sour cream in my muffins too because they always come out so moist. :)
This looks like a light, refreshing and delicious muffin!
My weather in so cal is crazy too! 90F on weekend and tipping down with rain monday morning! And working out twice in a day- I have done that before than stopped myself because I thought I was sick! LOL These muffins sound fabulous- love me some lemon!
Lemon and blueberry are the perfect combination!
Lemon and Blueberry, can’t go wrong there!
I can’t believe your treadmill got hit by a forklift! Hopefully the new one will arrive soon. I’m loving this weather and being able to run in capris or shorts for my early morning runs.
These muffins are the perfect things for Mother’s Day. Maybe I’ll have to drop a hint to my boys.
If I could run in a giant net, I’d totally go running outside. That might prove to be a little difficult though. ;) I don’t get along with bugs so well. And your boys should definitely make you some muffins!
I love your photos of these muffins! They look really moist.
WOw… crazy about your treadmill! These muffins look fab!
That stinks about your treadmill. I don’t blame you wanting to run outside because of bugs. They have been driving me nuts lately too. These muffins look delicious. I can almost smell them baking in the kitchen. I would love these this weekend. Great muffins for Mother’s Day!
You know I am a huge muffin fan, and these are perfect for spring!
I am doing p90x right now, and it is at least 60 minutes, sometimes 75 minutes a day – so no chance I am working out 2 times in one day! Good for you though!
yeah, what IS wrong with you?? ;) just kidding. props for keeping it up!! i’d probably ruin my diet with stuffing these in my mouth! they sound & look so good!
Whoa, working out twice in one day? JEALOUS! I could barely go once a day man.
And dude, muffins? Yes please! Homemade muffins are always needed around the house!
I still can’t believe it got hit by a forklift! lol
Seriously lol Supposedly it’ll be here Thursday… uhmm just in time for me to go away.
I’m loving lemon & blueberry lately, such a wonderful combination! These look amazing :)
I bought 4 pints of organic blueberries today at Whole Foods….they were on sale for $1.99 which is a $4 savings on each pint!! Anyway, I was looking for recipes when I came across yours and it sounds SOO GOOOD!! Do you think I can substitute fresh blueberries for frozen?
It should be okay to substitute, just be aware that the bake time may be different. Keep your eye on them and begin checking early.