Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
For the Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare the Muffin Tin
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix vegetable oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Mix the Batter
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Do not overmix to keep the muffins soft.
5. Fold in the Blueberries
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
6. Fill the Muffin Cups
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
7. Make the Crumb Topping
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon.
- Use a fork or your fingers to mix until it forms coarse crumbs.
8. Add Topping & Bake
- Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool & Serve
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Swap the Fruit: Try raspberries, diced apples, or chopped strawberries instead of blueberries.
- Nutty Twist: Add ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Lemon Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the batter for a citrusy touch.
- Make it Healthier: Use ½ whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and slightly reduce sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American