Starbucks Blueberry Muffin Recipe: Copycat

This Starbucks blueberry muffin recipe is an easy copycat recipe to their classic baked good. This recipe is easy, healthier, and 72% less expensive than buying it out! These moist blueberry muffins take less than 30 minutes from start to finish and taste way better than Starbucks, so skip the line and make them yourself!

This easy blueberry muffin recipe is the real deal. It's an easy copycat recipe of Starbucks' classic blueberry muffin, but healthier, tastier, and WAY less expensive. You truly won't believe just how delicious these are!

You can pair these sweet muffins with your daily cup of coffee for a delicious breakfast treat, or whip them up in the afternoon and enjoy as a tasty snack with some lemonade! I also like to bake a batch of these as well as my dairy free blueberry muffins and take them to summer BBQs where they're always a crowd pleaser. Sorry Starbucks, but my copycat recipe truly produces the best blueberry muffins 😉

HOW MUCH DO THESE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS COST?

A single muffin will run you about $2.95, while this recipe only costs a $5.02 for 6. That's about .84 cents per muffin, or a 72% savings just by making your own muffins!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• 72% less expensive than going out and ordering one!
• Made with better-for-you ingredients
• Only needs 1 bowl
• Super easy and delicious
• Light, fluffy texture
• Ready in under 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS FOR STARBUCKS COPYCAT BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

• Sugar: I used regular white sugar because it gave it the most authentic flavor
• Honey: Just a touch is needed, but it adds a florally, light sweetness
• Avocado oil: I always cook and bake with avocado oil because it's not as highly process as vegetable and seed oils and still has a neutral flavor
• Egg: Always use a large egg unless otherwise specified
• Yogurt: I used a plain, non-fat yogurt
• Flour: My favorite brand is King Arthur's all purpose flour because I find it to be the highest quality
• Baking powder & baking soda: If you don't bake often, check to make sure yours aren't expired!
• Lemon: This recipe uses both lemon juice and lemon zest
• Blueberries: I love using fresh blueberries, but frozen also work

WHAT ARE THE BEST BLUEBERRIES TO USE?

I love using the fresh, juicy blueberries you pick up in pints from the grocery store. You can also use:

• Frozen blueberries
• Wild blueberries
• Fresh picked blueberries (this is a fun summer activity to do with kids!)

HOW TO MAKE STARBUCKS BLUEBERRY MUFFINS AT HOME

1. Preheat you oven to 425 degrees F and line a muffin pan with 6 paper liners
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine avocado oil, sugar, honey, egg, yogurt, and lemon juice, Mix with a wooden spoon until fully combined
3. Next, add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until there are no traces of flour
4. Lastly, gently fold in the blueberries
5. Now, you're going to use an ice cream scoop to fill 6 of the lined muffin cups all the way to the top with the batter
6. Place muffins into preheated oven and bake at 425 F for 5 minutes, then lower the oven to 350 F and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
7. Carefully take the muffin tin out of the oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes
8. After 10 minutes, take the muffins out of the tin and allow them to cool completely

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS

Sugar: Cane sugar or coconut sugar

Honey: Maple syrup

Avocado oil: Vegetable oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil

Yogurt: Sour cream, full fat yogurt, or vanilla yogurt

Lemon: Orange or lime

TIPS FOR GETTING THAT PERFECT MUFFIN TOP

• Make sure your baking soda and baking powder aren't expired
• Don't let the batter sit too long after mixing all the ingredients together
• Fill the muffin liners all the way to the top
• Don't skip that 5 minutes at 425 F, the intense, immediate high heat is important
• When lowering the temperature, don't open the oven door
• Make sure your muffins are cooked through, if they're raw in the middle the tops will sink

EXPERT TIPS FOR THE BEST COPYCAT MUFFINS

• Add a little vanilla extract to the batter
• Don't overmix, or else you'll end up with tough muffins
• Top with a sprinkle of coarse sugar, also called Turbinado sugar, before baking
• You could also top with a streusel topping
• Fill the muffin wells all the way to the top
• Use an ice cream scoop to spoon muffin batter into the paper liners so they're all the same size
• Don't overbake, you want the muffin tops to be golden brown and a toothpick to come out clean
• Let them cool before eating for better flavor and the best texture

FAQs

How do I store homemade Starbucks blueberry muffins?

You can keep any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. The top of the muffins may feel moist, but they're still ok to eat. (make sure the container is large enough to store them in a single layer, you don't want to stack them)

Can I freeze them?

Yes! You can also freeze any leftovers for up to three months. Wrap fully cooled muffins in aluminum foil, place into a freezer safe plastic bag, and freeze. To defrost, just let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours.

What's the best substitute for yogurt?

If you don't have yogurt, you can also use sour cream. Some people say you can substitute with buttermilk, but that doesn't work for this Starbucks copycat recipe.

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Absolutely! Frozen work just as great as fresh, but the color may bleed and you'll have streaks of blue. (which is still super pretty!)

Are these able to be made into mini muffins?

You definitely can! Line mini muffin tins with paper liners, fill them to the top, and bake at 350 F for 9-11 minutes.

Does the Starbucks blueberry muffin have lemon?

If you read the ingredient list lemon is listed! The description also reads with, "a hint of lemon," which is why I made sure it was in this recipe.

Did you make my copycat Starbucks blueberry muffins recipe? If you did, I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment nd star rating down below. Additionally, you can follow me on Instagram and tag me if you make this or any other of my easy dessert recipes.

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