These Freshly Milled Lemon Blueberry Muffins are an easy recipe that you may want to write home about. This is not your average blueberry muffins recipe. This recipe was passed down from my husband’s family to our family. WE MAKE THEM OFTEN in the summer!

However, it’s such a great recipe, a delicious, cheery blueberry muffin for sure. So make them all year long because it’s worth it!

I have tried many muffin recipes, and this truly is a favorite recipe with simple ingredients.

So, if you are ready to try the best freshly milled lemon blueberry muffin recipe, let’s dive in quickly to some of the benefits of the ingredients!

What kind of whole wheat flour should you use?

We usually use freshly milled soft white wheat for these muffins; it gives them a softer and more moist texture. Really, whatever fresh milled flour you have on hand can work for these homemade blueberry muffins. We prefer soft for best results, but we have also have used hard white wheat as well.

What kind of sweetener to use in these “Freshly Milled Lemon Blueberry Muffins”

We choose to use honey vs. sugar for this recipe mainly because of the health benefits. And it wouldn’t be the same without honey.

So here are some benefits of honey! Honey has both antioxidant effects and Antibacterial properties. There are so many other benefits, but these benefits alone are what makes honey a popular sweetener choice.

HAVE YOU TRIED MUFFINS AND MILK?

Okay, SO long story short…. When I first met my husband, we were in a long-distance relationship. I came to see him one week, and that is when this “Muffins and Milk thing first got introduced to me.

My husband and his family would bake a big tray of muffins on a large cookie sheet pan, and then they would get a bowl out, break the muffins into the bowl, and then pour milk over them, and just enjoy like a bowl of cereal! LIKE WHAT DID I JUST WALK INTO?? I’ll tell you what, though, my kids are hooked on it, thanks to their dad! Muffins and milk are truly one of their FAVORITE breakfasts! It’s super easy and fills them up quickly.

Basically, as said, all you do is crumble up your muffin in a bowl, pour some milk over it, and then eat it like you would cereal!

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Best Freshly Milled Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups of Freshly Milled Soft White Wheat flour
2 tablespoons of baking powder
1 tsp of salt
1 cup of honey
1 ½ cups of whole milk
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup of oil
2 tsp of vanilla extract
1 ½ cups of fresh blueberries

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, mix your flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
Next, in a large bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, and vanilla extract.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until there are little to no flour clumps.
Fold in the blueberries.
Grease your muffin cups or line your muffin tin with muffin liners.
Pour in about ⅓ cup of batter per muffin.
Bake at 375°F for 18-25 minutes
Once they come out, it’s time to enjoy your fresh muffins.

Let’s Talk About the Benefits Of Blueberries

I am not sure about you, but I LOVE to know the benefits of my food! Knowing that information helps you as you stock your whole food pantry the next time!

Blueberries are low in calories but high in nutrients
Blueberries are one of the top antioxidant foods
Blueberries reduce DNA damage, which may help protect against aging and cancer
Blueberries may lower blood pressure
Blueberries can help maintain brain function and improve memory
Anthocyanins in blueberries may have anti-diabetic effects
Blueberries may reduce muscle damage after strenuous exercise

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes, you can! I would just toss them in frozen. That way they don’t melt and get all mushy. We have definitely done this when in a pinch, and I have no fresh blueberries on hand.

No matter what you use, fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries. You will definitely get the blueberry flavor, and that is what matters!

Benefits Of Lemon

Okay, let’s be straight! Lemons are just a burst of happiness and freshness. The lemon flavor added to the muffin batter just brightens the whole recipe! And even better, we get to talk about the benefits of having LEMONS IN YOUR LIFE! Fresh lemon juice is worth talking about!

Boosts the Immune System
Lowers Stroke Risk
Lowers Blood Pressure
Prevents Cancer
Increases Iron Absorption
Maintains a Healthy Complexion
Prevents Asthma
Aids in Weight Loss

Best Freshly Milled Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Ingredients:

4 cups of Freshly Milled Soft White Wheat flour
2 tablespoons of baking powder
1 tsp of salt
1 cup of honey
1 ½ cups of whole milk
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup of oil
2 tsp of vanilla extract
1 ½ cups of fresh blueberries

Directions:

In a medium-sized bowl, mix your flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
Next, in a large bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, and vanilla extract.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until there are little to no flour clumps.
Fold in the blueberries.
Grease your muffin cups or line your muffin tin with muffin liners.
Pour in about ⅓ cup of batter per muffin.
Bake at 375°F for 18-25 minutes
Once they come out, it’s time to enjoy your fresh muffins.

How to store your Best Freshly Milled Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Let the muffins get to room temperature, then get an airtight container or a ziplock freezer bag and store them. You can make them ahead, so that makes it an easy way to have them on hand when you don’t want to have to think about baking, or are on the go!

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