Muffins are a tasty treat and a good snack on the go. Decadent little morsels, muffins are often seen as a healthier alternative to sweet snacks but are usually not the healthiest options. All the same, if they’re consumed in moderation there’s nothing wrong with a muffin now and then.
There are a multitude of muffin recipes but many can be hit or miss. So how do you narrow down the tastiest and most successful recipes? We’ve collected five recipes that we found to be the tastiest and have compiled them below. See if you find anything that tickles your fancy!
4Blueberry Muffins
A lovely blueberry muffin is an utter classic. Moist with the sweet and tart bursts of fresh berries nestled in the center, they are an absolute favorite.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1¼ cups sour cream
1½ cups frozen or fresh blueberries
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin (or line with paper liners) and set aside.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl until combined. Whisk the egg in a separate bowl until well-combined and pale yellow. Add the sugar and whisk vigorously until thick, about 30 seconds. Add the melted butter in a few additions, beating to combine after each addition. Add the sour cream in 2 additions, whisking just to combine.
3. Add the berries to the dry ingredients and gently mix and then add the sour cream mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until the batter comes together and the berries are evenly distributed. Small spots of flour may remain and the batter will be very thick but resist the urge to over mix.
4. Divide the batter into the muffin cups. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the muffins are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Immediately remove muffins to a wire rack and cool for at least 5 minutes.
