Classic Blueberry Muffins
Classic Blueberry Muffins are a beloved, tender quick bread studded with juicy blueberries, typically made from a simple batter of flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk. They are a staple of American home baking and coffee shop culture, originating in the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These muffins are high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a quick energy boost but little protein. A standard muffin offers a good source of quick energy and some antioxidants from the berries, with a calorie count typically ranging from 350 to 450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Calcium | 90 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.5 mg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 85 mg |
Per 1 medium muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Blueberry muffins became a national symbol in the U.S. when Minnesota designated them the official state muffin in 1988. Nutritionally, the blueberries provide antioxidants like anthocyanins, which are highlighted in the muffin's signature purple bursts.
