Mixed Berry Muffins
Discover the irresistible Mixed Berry Muffins recipe, easy to bake and bursting with juicy fresh or frozen berries. These moist, tender muffins offer a perfect balance of fluffy crumb and vibrant berry sweetness, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert any time of day.
- Author: Kathy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Flavor
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- Prepare your ingredients: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. Measure out and sift together the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt—in a large bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in the berries: Carefully fold in the mixed berries, fresh or frozen, to distribute evenly without breaking them down.
- Fill muffin cups and bake: Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Choose fresh or frozen berries; frozen berries can be folded in while still frozen to prevent excess bleeding.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins with dense texture.
- Use paper liners for easy removal and cleanup.
- Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean.
- For a crunchy crust, sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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