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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Muffin Recipes

    Coffee Shop Style Blueberry Muffins

    Published: May 26, 2020 · Modified: Jun 24, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    When I stop at my favorite coffee shop you can be sure I’ll be picking up Blueberry Muffins to go with my coffee. There’s just something about those Coffee Shop Muffins that keep me coming back for more.

    Blueberry Muffin with paper pulled away from muffin

    Warm out of the oven, not too sweet, full of juicy blueberries…sigh.

    What do I need to make Coffee Shop Style Blueberry Muffins?

    ingredients to make blueberry muffins in glass bowls on a wooden cutting board

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Coffee Shop Style Blueberry Muffins. In Chef Speak this is called the Mise en Place which translates into Everything in its Place.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed the cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    What can I use instead of Blueberries?

    This basic muffin recipe is all you need to start creating Coffee Shop Style Muffins for your friends and family.

    Here are some of my favorites:

    • Peach or Nectarine
    • Pineapple
    • Chocolate Chip (your choice from dark to white chocolate or a combination)
    • Candied Pecans (sugar-coated in a saute pan with butter)
    • Banana Walnut (mash the bananas)
    • Apple Streusel (saute apples in brown sugar, butter & cinnamon first)
    Glass mixing bowls with the flour mixture, egg mixture and blueberries on a wooden cutting board

    The first step is to mix together all your dry ingredients in one bowl and all your wet ingredients in another bowl.

    muffin batter in a glass bowl with a green spatula next to a bowl of blueberries on a wooden cutting board

    Next mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Don’t overmix. Just fold the ingredients together enough to incorporate all the flour.

    **The batter will be thick. If it appears too thick you can always add a little heavy cream or milk (¼ cup) to thin it out.

    blueberry muffin batter in a glass bowl

    Then carefully fold in the blueberries. You don’t want to mash them or have them bleed color into the mix (it’s not the end of the world if this happens).

    muffin batter in cupcake liners in a 6 muffin tin

    Scoop the blueberry muffin batter into prepared muffin pans. If you want smaller muffins use a 12 muffin tin.

    If you don’t have muffin papers, coat the cups with butter and sugar (or use pan spray)

    Can I make the batter for the Blueberry Muffins ahead of time?

    Yes you can. In fact I always make mine the night before. In the morning I preheat the oven, scoop out the portions and bake them before anyone has gotten up. Easy-Peasy!

    I would wait until the morning to add the batter to your muffin tin, especially if you’re using cupcake liners. Otherwise the muffins will stick to the paper.

    Can I add a topping to the blueberry muffins before baking?

    Yes you can. Here are some of my favorites.

    • Raw Sugar (large granules)
    • Oats (uncooked oatmeal or breakfast grains)
    • Chopped Nuts
    • Granola
    • Streusel

    How do I make Streusel topping?

    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
    • ⅛ tsp salt
    • 4 tablespoons firm room temperature butter

    Just mix them all together and you’ve got a streusel topping.

    overhead view of 6 blueberry muffins on a wire rack sitting on a wooden cutting board

    Bake the muffins in a preheated 375 degree F. oven for 30 -35 minutes. (make sure to test the center for doneness with a wooden skewer or knife)

    **If the muffins start to get dark, cover them with foil to finish baking.

    2 blueberry muffins and one muffin cut in half on a wooden cutting board with blueberries

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    Coffee Shop Style Blueberry Muffins

    What could be better than warm Coffee Shop Style Blueberry Muffins on your table for breakfast! You'll love this easy to make recipe and so will your family. Makes 6 large muffins or 12 regular size muffins.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Muffin
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 544kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 cup Greek yogurt full fat vanilla or plain
    • ⅔ cup oil
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1½ tbsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tbsp lemon zest
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
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    Instructions

    • Mix all the dry ingredients together in one bowl.
    • Lightly beat the eggs and add in the Greek yogurt, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice.
    • Mix all these ingredients until well blended.
    • Add wet mixture to dry mixture and mix just enough to blend.
    • Fold the blueberries into the muffin mix. (do not overmix; it will make the muffins tough)
    • Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 -35 minutes.
    • Yields 6 Large or 12 regular muffins

    Nutrition

    Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Debra

      June 25, 2020 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      Exactly what my kids have been asking for! Your title says it all….just like we would get in the coffee shop. Awesome.

      Reply
    2. Sally Wanja

      June 06, 2020 at 12:30 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for being so kind to share the blue berry muffins with us, I made them and everybody loves them. From me a big thank❤️

      Reply
    3. Connie

      June 01, 2020 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      I’m the same when I enter a coffee shop; always have to grab a muffin! Sometimes my schedule doesn’t allow it in the mornings so having this made ahead is a time saver to enjoy with my morning tea.

      Reply
    4. Sharon

      May 31, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      These muffins are soft and delicious and full of blueberries, just like I like them. Great for breakfast.

      Reply
    5. Jen Talley

      May 31, 2020 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      Your blueberry muffins look perfect! I can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
    6. Jess

      May 31, 2020 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      So much better than a box mix!

      Reply
    7. Leslie

      May 30, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Blueberry muffins and coffee is a go-to for me as well. Nothing better than a good blueberry muffin recipe! Yours looks delightful!

      Reply
    8. Veronika

      May 30, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! So easy, yet so delicious! These muffins will be perfect for a breakfast with a cup of coffee!

      Reply
    9. Anna

      May 30, 2020 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      This is such a fantastic and easy to follow recipe! The texture of these muffins is just perfect, and sweet and juicy blueberries are just an ideal addition! The whole family loved them and I already can’t wait to be baking these again!

      Reply
    10. Patrice

      May 30, 2020 at 3:21 am

      5 stars
      I love traditional blueberry muffins but peach or nectarine muffins sound wonderful too!

      Reply
    11. Sanna

      May 30, 2020 at 1:05 am

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe! I’m definitely trying it out.

      Reply
    12. Tatiana

      May 29, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Mouthwatering muffin, I can smell them just by looking at these photos! Bookmarked this recipe to make as soon as my muffin pan arrives!

      Reply
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