Blueberry Orange Muffins
These Blueberry Orange Muffins are fluffy, moist, and bursting with juicy blueberries and fresh orange zest. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, they feature a crisp muffin top and the best fluffy middles. They're easy to make and loved by everyone!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour + 1 tsp for dusting
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3/4 cups buttermilk* room temperature
- 1/4 cup orange juice* room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉/218℃. Grate the orange zest and juice the oranges (if using fresh orange juice).1/4 cup orange juice*, 1 tbsp orange zest
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt into a bowl. Mix together and set aside.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 3 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt
- In a large bowl, add the orange zest and white sugar. With your fingers, rub together to release the aromas (about a minute or so).1 cup white sugar, 1 tbsp orange zest
- Into the same bowl, add in melted butter, oil, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, and orange juice. Whisk well.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 tbsp vanilla, 3/4 cups buttermilk*, 1/4 cup orange juice*, 1/4 cup oil
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients together until a soft muffin batter forms. Do not over-mix!
- Dust the blueberries with 1 tsp of flour, then add them into the muffin batter and mix in a few times. Don't over-mix!1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries*
- Scoop the muffin batter into the liners. Fill them to the top. Add extra berries on top if desired.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425℉/218℃, then lower to 375℉/190℃ and continue baking for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean with no wet batter.
- Allow to cool, and enjoy!
Notes
Buttermilk* - If you don't have any buttermilk, you can easily make some by combining 3/4 cups of any milk with 2 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice. Allow it to sit on your counter for 10 minutes to activate, then you may use it as normal.
Fresh blueberries* - You may also use frozen. If using frozen, do not thaw them! Toss them in 1 tsp of flour, then immediately mix into the batter, and bake.
Orange juice* - Freshly squeezed and store bought both work great. I suggest doing no pulp if possible.