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.
Warm out of the oven, not too sweet, full of juicy blueberries…sigh.
What do I need to make Coffee Shop Style Blueberry Muffins?
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)
The first step is to mix together all your dry ingredients in one bowl and all your wet ingredients in another bowl.
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.
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).
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.
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.
If you love muffins as much as I do, you’re going to love these recipes:
- Black and White Muffins
- Blueberry Museli Muffins
- Doughnut Muffins and Blueberry Fritter
- Cherry Vanilla Muffins
Coffee Shop Style Blueberry Muffins
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
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
Debra
Exactly what my kids have been asking for! Your title says it all….just like we would get in the coffee shop. Awesome.
Sally Wanja
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❤️
Connie
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.
Sharon
These muffins are soft and delicious and full of blueberries, just like I like them. Great for breakfast.
Jen Talley
Your blueberry muffins look perfect! I can’t wait to try them!
Jess
So much better than a box mix!
Leslie
Blueberry muffins and coffee is a go-to for me as well. Nothing better than a good blueberry muffin recipe! Yours looks delightful!
Veronika
Love this recipe! So easy, yet so delicious! These muffins will be perfect for a breakfast with a cup of coffee!
Anna
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!
Patrice
I love traditional blueberry muffins but peach or nectarine muffins sound wonderful too!
Sanna
Delicious recipe! I’m definitely trying it out.
Tatiana
Mouthwatering muffin, I can smell them just by looking at these photos! Bookmarked this recipe to make as soon as my muffin pan arrives!
Emily Flint
Great post and great pointers. I’m making this batter the night before, so smart! And definitely adding streusel to the top.
Sula
Thank you for this recipe – blueberry muffins are my FAVORITE! Large and WITH streusel. YUM
Sabrina
I love that this recipe uses greek yogurt!
Marina
Fantastic recipe for blueberry muffins! They are my daughter’s favourite
GUNJAN C Dudani
Oh my gosh. Its as if you read my mind. I was thinking of baking blueberry muffins this weekend and I found your recipe. Yohoo!!!!
rika
These muffins look incredible! I am going to the market tomorrow and will pick up some blueberries for this recipe.
Shannon Gurnee
I just bought some fresh blueberries today. I think I’m gonna make some blueberry muffins. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beth
These look so good! I need to add blueberries to my grocery list so I can make this recipe soon! Although I love lemon and blueberries, I never thought to add it to the old blueberry muffin recipe we used.
Jaime
Lots of beautiful photos in this blog post. Thanks for sharing the recipe idea!
Liz
YUM! I’m definitely missing my coffee shop treats right now, so this sounds delicious.
Marysa
These look delicious! I will have some make some with my kids. I have had luck freezing muffins as well so that we have quick breakfasts and snacks on hand.
Gervin Khan
These muffins not only looks delicious but also healthy, perfect to prepare for my kids afternoon snacks.
Catalina
I can eat blueberry muffins every day! They are the best way to start the day! I will make your recipe next time!
Tasheena
I love a good muffin recipe. Looking forward to giving this a try.
Amber Myers
I love muffins like this! They look incredible and I know my family will love them. Blueberries are a favorite here.
Sarah Bailey
OK yes please! I would absolutely love to try this out – I have to admit to being a bit of a fan of a good blueberry muffin!
Ben
Aww yeah. Those look amazing. Nothing is better than a really good blueberry muffin.
Marta
I love making coffee shop blueberry muffins. Their texture and consistency is so much better than the box version.
melissa chapman
Those muffins were bursting with blueberry flavor and who would not love that for breakfast. A warm muffin sounds good any time of day not just in the morning.
Jennifer Van Haitsma
Yummy! My favorite muffins are either blueberry, chocolate chip, lemon poppy seed, or like a cinnamon type of muffin. Can’t wait to feel better about hitting up local bakeries. I am missing my baked goods!