Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

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Blueberry Yogurt Muffins are easy and quick to make. No mixer required and no butter needed. Plain yogurt and a small amount of oil give these simple muffins a light and tender texture. 

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Greetings from our house here in Kansas City which has become all things – school, office, playground. Late last week our mayor extended our stay-at-home order until May 15 which is not surprising, but just serves as another reminder that this is our new normal. I can’t say it enough, but we are always thankful for those of you who are out there providing essential services during all of this. I hope you are staying safe and staying healthy.

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With three young kids in the house, it’s almost impossible to do anything without at least one kid involved. June’s new favorite thing is to “help” with my photo shoots (ie. grab bites of whatever catches her eye). Note the shirt she’s wearing in this photo! That colorful shirt is straight out of our days in Thailand where everyone wears these shirts to celebrate Thai New Year (which was last week).

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What I love about Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

About these Blueberry Yogurt Muffins. These are bake-on-a-whim muffins. There’s no butter to soften, no mixer to pull out, no unusual ingredients or techniques. Plain or Greek yogurt and a small amount of oil give these muffins a light, tender texture and keep them moist enough that they’re still great served the next day. If you’ve got the handful of basic ingredients listed below, you can have one of these in about 30 minutes. 

These Blueberry Yogurt Muffins are:

  • Light and Fluffy
  • Sweet (but not too sweet)
  • Golden on Top
  • Packed with Blueberries
  • Easy (no mixer required)

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Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Soda, Pure Vanilla Extract, Baking Powder, Egg, Salt – No explanation necessary for these. Just regular baking staples. 
  • Yogurt – Yogurt is the key to the moist / light texture of these muffins. I prefer to use plain low-fat yogurt for the lightest texture. Nonfat Greek yogurt works really well too and yields a thicker batter and slightly more sturdy (but still tender muffin). See the recipe notes if using Greek yogurt – you’ll add a bit more milk to the batter. A fun twist is to use flavored yogurt – blueberry, strawberry, or vanilla would be great! Just keep in mind that the color of the muffins will change – blueberry yogurt will give you blue muffins. 
  • Vegetable Oil – To keep the muffins moist, you’ll also need a small amount of oil. Just about any type of oil will work in these. I use vegetable oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil for a neutral flavor. Olive oil is great too (although the muffins end up with a very subtle olive oil flavor). 
  • Milk – Use any type of milk. Alternative milks like almond or coconut will work just fine. 
  • Blueberries – Use frozen berries or fresh. Frozen berries will bleed into the batter a bit, but they work great. These are also fantastic with other berries – raspberries or chopped strawberries are good options. If using other berries, be sure that you use a tester to make sure the batter is cooked all the way through. Strawberries, in particular, can release moisture as they cook so the muffins may need a couple extra minutes in the oven. 
  • Toppings – Totally unnecessary, but if I’m feeling fancy, I’ll sprinkle the top of the muffins with large grain sugar or rolled oats. It gives them a little extra something in the flavor / texture department, but it does hide that nicely crisp golden top. 
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How to Make Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

These are so easy!

  1. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
  2. Mix wet ingredients in another bowl.
  3. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The batter will be very thick. (Important: do not overmix the batter. To keep the muffins tender, just stir until no dry spots remain.)
  4. Fold blueberries into batter.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 24 minutes. (Use a tester to be certain they have cooked all the way through, especially if you used frozen blueberries which can release extra moisture into the batter.)
  6. Cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!
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Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

Blueberry Yogurt Muffins are easy and quick to make. No mixer required and no butter needed. Plain yogurt and a small amount of oil give these simple muffins a light and tender texture.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin Pan

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 250 grams
  • 3/4 cup Sugar 150 grams (use granulated / white sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt (see note)
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (see note)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Milk
  • 1 cup Blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • Optional Topping (feel free to skip this, but I sometimes like to sprinkle rolled oats or large grain sugar, like Turbinado sugar, for a bit of texture on top)

Instructions 

  • Heat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
  • Prepare a 12 muffin tin with paper liners and spray with nonstick cooking spray. (I highly recommend using paper liners with blueberry muffins because blueberries that come in contact with the pan have a tendency to caramelize and stick. They are much easier to remove if baked in paper liners.)
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a second, smaller mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, vanilla, oil, and milk.
  • Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir just until no dry spots remain. (To keep the muffins light and tender, do not overmix. If using plain yogurt, the batter will be fairly thin; if using Greek yogurt, the batter may be thicker – both are fine.)
  • Gently fold in blueberries.
  • Scoop batter into prepared muffin tin.
  • Top each muffin with rolled oats or large grain sugar, if using.
  • Bake until muffins are light golden on top and a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
  • Allow muffins to cool in pan for at least 10 minutes and serve.

Notes

Yogurt: Use regular plain yogurt for these muffins. Nonfat or low-fat yogurt work well. You can also use flavored nonfat or low-fat yogurt (blueberry, strawberry, vanilla, or banana flavored yogurt would be great!). If you use plain Greek yogurt, it is a bit thicker, so double the amount of milk used in the recipe (to 3 Tbsp). 
Oil: Just about any type of oil will work in these. I use vegetable oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil, for a neutral flavor. Olive oil is great too – the muffins do end up with a subtle olive oil flavor. 
To Freeze: These muffins are great to have in the freezer. Just freeze them flat on a sheet pan until solid (about 1 hour) and then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. These can be frozen for 4-6 months. To serve, use the defrost setting on the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $5.00
Calories: 199
Keyword: breakfast, easy breakfast recipe, easy muffins, fruit muffins, kid-friendly recipe, make with kids
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Jess is the recipe creator and photographer at InquiringChef.com. She spent nearly a decade as the Chief Recipe Developer for the award-winning meal planning app Cook Smarts. Her colorful, healthyish recipes have been featured in popular online publications including Parade, Hallmark, and HuffPost.

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35 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This is my new โ€˜go toโ€™ blueberry muffin recipe. I actually ripped up the other ones I tried; all of which were hit and miss at best.

    Many thanks for sharing!

  2. 5 stars
    These were excellent! Thank you so much. I will have this on repeat in our home. My husband and kids ate them all in one day. Thank you!

  3. I substitute King Arthur baking sugar alternative (stevia without the stevia aftertaste) and applesauce instead of oil. They look beautiful and taste awesome (my husband says they’re the best blueberry muffins he’s ever had). 12 muffins at 100 calories each (I did the math). I’d post a picture if I could.

  4. The blueberry muffins were moist and soft. Thank you for the easy recipe and useful tips. I will definitely bake them again.

  5. I’d love to make these tomorrow, but no yogurt. Thinking sour cream will be an effective substitute..? Any suggestions?

    1. Hi Ernie – yes! You can use sour cream. Because it is so much more thick than nonfat yogurt, I’d increase the milk in the recipe to 3 Tbsp. That should work!

    1. Hi Sandy – I haven’t made them that way but I’d try lower and longer. So, try reducing the temp by 25 degrees and add 8-10 minutes to the bake time (just a guess though – you’ll just have to keep an eye on them and check for doneness in the centers).

  6. 3 stars
    I just made these, and yes, you definitely need a lot more milk if you use Greek Yogurt! Just put them in the oven and looking forward to eating them. One thing I added was some lemon peel (finely grated) and a bit of lemon juice.

  7. 5 stars
    I loved this recipe! I have to watch fat content so I subbed half the oil with apple sauce and used non-fat Greek Yogurt and they turned out great. I also reduced the sugar to just over 1/2 cup and they were still nicely sweet, but I also topped it with a baby sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar.
    Definitely want to make these again.