Mini Blueberry Muffins Basket (Printable)

Bite-sized blueberry baked treats arranged in a charming basket, perfect for brunch or snacks.

# What You 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, unthawed if frozen

→ Optional Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, whole milk, vanilla extract, and egg until blended.
04 - Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold the blueberries into the batter to distribute evenly.
06 - Spoon batter evenly among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar atop each muffin for added crunch.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for five 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 -
  • Perfect for brunch gatherings
  • Sweet snack on the go
02 -
  • For a lemony twist, add 1 tsp grated lemon zest to the batter
  • Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and milk allergens
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender
  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries without thawing for best texture
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