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Dairy Free Blueberry Muffins

Dairy Free Blueberry Muffins

Looking for a delightful and easy plant-based breakfast or snack? These Dairy Free Blueberry Muffins are your perfect solution, offering all the classic muffin goodness without any dairy. They're wonderfully moist, bursting with juicy blueberries, and incredibly simple to whip up, making them ideal for busy mornings or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted dairy-free butter
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for a vegan option: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries if using frozen, do not thaw
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional: enhances blueberry flavor
  • coarse sugar optional: for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wooden spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Ensure they are thoroughly combined.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  3. In a separate medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dairy-free milk, vegetable oil (or melted dairy-free butter), egg (or flax egg), and vanilla extract. If you're adding lemon zest, stir it in here as well.
    1/2 cup dairy-free milk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted dairy-free butter, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few streaks of flour are perfectly fine. Overmixing can lead to tough muffins.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, it’s helpful to toss them with a tablespoon of the flour mixture before adding them to the batter. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
    1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, 2 cups all-purpose flour
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds of the way full. You can optionally sprinkle the tops with a little coarse sugar for a delightful crunch.
    coarse sugar
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for about 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Once completely cooled, store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5-7 days, or freeze for up to 2-3 months.
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