Name: The Best Small Batch Blueberry Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 muffins
Cuisine: American

Midnight Bake Club Verified

July 15, 2025

10 Ingredients

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I love nothing more than a really good blueberry muffin. But when I don't need a ton of pastries laying around, this recipe for one-bowl, small batch blueberry muffins is my #1 go-to. They're super flavorful, fluffy, and make just 6 tall & gorgeous muffins in about 30 minutes!

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The Best Small Batch Blueberry Muffins

Midnight Bake Club Verified

Ingredients

muffins

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with 6 liners, spacing them out so there is an empty cup in-between each liner. The extra airflow will help the muffins rise even taller. (See the post for a visual example.)

Add the cooled, melted butter and granulated sugar to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Then, mix in the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Add 135 grams (1 cup + 2 Tablespoons) of all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients along with the baking powder and Kosher salt. Whisk until it's about 90% combined.

Toss the blueberries with the remaining 5 grams (½ Tablespoon) of flour. Fold the blueberries into the batter just until there are no more streaks of flour. The batter will be a little lumpy, that's totally normal. Optional - cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 20-30 minutes. This will help make the muffins extra tall!

Use a cupcake scoop to evenly divide the batter between the 6 muffin liners, filling them all the way to the top. Finish each muffin with a generous sprinkle of raw sugar.

Bake the muffins at 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to 350°F (177°C) and bake the muffins for 13-14 more minutes, until an inserted toothpick has just a few moist crumbs. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Blueberry Coating Technique 🫐
Toss fresh blueberries in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter to prevent them from sinking and ensure even distribution throughout the muffins.
Buttermilk Temperature Trick 🥛
Bring buttermilk and egg to room temperature before mixing to create a more uniform batter and ensure optimal rise and texture in your muffins.
One-Bowl Magic 🥣
Mix dry ingredients first, create a well in the center, then add wet ingredients to minimize over-mixing and maintain the muffins' tender crumb.
Muffin Height Secret 🧁
Fill muffin cups almost to the top and start baking at a higher temperature (425°F) for the first 5 minutes to create that classic tall, bakery-style dome.
Vanilla Flavor Boost 🌟
Use pure vanilla extract and consider adding a small pinch of vanilla bean seeds for a more complex, rich vanilla flavor in your muffins.

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Midnight Bake Club

Do you love baking into the late hours of the night? Welcome to the club. At MBC, you'll find all of my late-night bakes from cookies to brownies & everything in-between. Every recipe I share is simple, decadent, & makes 8 servings or less!