Mini Blueberry Muffins are light and fluffy with a tender crumb and loaded with fresh blueberries. Thanks to a few tricks, this mini muffin recipe delivers and is ready in about 30 minutes, including baking time.
If you are looking for more mini muffins, try the mini banana muffins recipe next!
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✅ Recipe Name: Mini blueberry muffins recipe
🕒 Ready In: ~ 30 minutes
👪 Makes: 12 mini muffins
🧑🍳 Main Ingredients: Flour, sugar, blueberries, sour cream, oil, egg and lemon juice.
📌 Difficulty: Easy baked recipe
Why you’ll love this mini blueberry muffin recipe?
Mini muffins can be a little tricky to get right because their small size means they lose moisture more quickly than regular muffins. Fortunately, the juicy blueberries help keep these muffins soft and tender, while the egg white creates a light, fluffy texture that isn't dense or heavy.
Another secret is baking them at a slightly higher temperature. This helps the muffins rise quickly, giving them beautifully domed tops and a soft, airy crumb while keeping the inside moist.
They're also incredibly convenient—ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish and made as a small batch of 12 mini muffins. They're the perfect size for school lunch boxes, afternoon snacks, or quick breakfasts. Plus, they freeze beautifully and thaw in just a few minutes, making them ideal for meal prep.
- maria doss
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From Nadia: "These turned out soo yummy and perfect! I quadrupled the recipe for our family with 5 kids 🙂 thank you for sharing. God bless!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From Cavy: "I made these for a church brunch, they are awesome. They almost didn’t make it to the church😊" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Ingredients
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- All-purpose flour - It offers the perfect balance between providing ample structural support and yielding a delicate crumb, resulting in a tender texture.
- Sugar - White granulated sugar is best suited when paired with blueberries and lemon.
- Baking powder - It combines an acid and baking soda, along with starch to prevent clumping. When the baking powder is mixed into the batter, it begins forming gas and then it expands and rises in the oven.
- Blueberries - I like using smaller berries, which have less moisture and are more suitable in the recipe.
- Lemon - Freshly squeezed lemon juice and finely grated lemon zest add flavor and a hint of brightness.
- Sour cream - Use sour cream or plain thick yogurt.
- Vegetable oil - Oil has 100 percent fat and adds tenderness.
- Egg - Use one egg yolk, egg white, or ½ an egg. I like using egg yolk for its richness. Refer more details below.
Egg white or yolk?
Mini blueberry muffins made with egg whites are lighter in color and feature a firmer crust with a light, slightly drier texture. This is due to egg whites being primarily composed of water and proteins. Whereas, yolk makes them soft and tender.
Tips for Success
- Sour Cream – I prefer full-fat or reduced-fat sour cream, but plain yogurt works well as a substitute.
- Doubling the Recipe – If you're doubling the recipe, just use one whole egg.
- Makes 24 Muffins – A doubled batch yields 24 mini muffins.
- Storage – Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezing – Freeze for up to 2 months. When you're ready to enjoy them, just thaw at room temperature for a couple of hours.
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar white
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest of ½ lemon
- ½ cup blueberries plus more for topping
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a mini muffin pan with 12 mini paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients. Add all purpose flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Mix wet ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, and egg white for about 1 minute, or until the mixture looks smooth and slightly creamy. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then whisk until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Finish batter. Add the dry ingredients and blueberries, then gently stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, then top each muffin with a few extra blueberries.
- Bake. Bake for 22 to 24 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
How to make mini blueberry muffins?
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Step 6: Divide the batter into a paper lined mini muffin pan, top with moe blueberries and bake until golden brown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can—but a few adjustments are needed to get the best results. I recommend checking out the lemon blueberry muffin recipe, which is designed for a standard muffin pan. It includes slight tweaks to the ingredients and baking time, and it delivers beautifully domed muffins with a golden, crusty top.
If you don’t have mini muffin liners, no worries—you can simply grease the pan with butter, oil, or cooking spray to keep the muffins from sticking.
Another option is to cut small squares of parchment paper and place them in the muffin cups. This not only prevents sticking but also makes it easier to lift the muffins out after baking.
Yes, you can use a standard muffin pan. For best results, fill each cup only about one-third to halfway full. This helps the recipe bake properly and will give you muffins that are a bit shorter and wider than typical full-sized ones.
Mini finger foods, such as mini waffles and mini banana muffins, are a hit with both kids and adults. Their small size makes them ideal for a single, delicious bite. They're also a fantastic choice for a Mother's Day brunch idea, adding a touch of delight to the celebration.
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Nadia
These turned out soo yummy and perfect! I quadrupled the recipe for our family with 5 kids 🙂 thank you for sharing. God bless!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear! So glad you love it – Maria ♡
Cavy
I made these for a church brunch, they are awesome. They almost didn’t make it to the church😊
Maria Doss
That’s so exciting to hear. So glad you loved it - Maria
Iva Ursano
OMG these were beyond delicious and so easy to make...thank you!!!
Maria Doss
That's so wonderful to hear, have a wonderful day!
Iva Ursano
AWE-mazing!!!!!!
Maria Doss
Love to hear that - Maria ❤️