Blueberry Banana Muffins with Sour Cream
I love the combination of the banana and blueberries in these incredibly moist and fruity muffins. Somehow these two fruits bring out the best in each other. Sour cream helps them stay moist and my tried and true method ensure tender delicious muffins.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Cooling Time5 minutes mins
Total Time53 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 324kcal
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 cups (250 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour plus 2 teaspoons
- 1-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 cups (227 grams) mashed bananas about 3 medium bananas
- 2 large (100 grams) eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) full-fat sour cream room temperature
- 2 cups (295 grams) frozen blueberries divided
Make the Muffin Batter
Melt the butter over medium low heat and cool until it is barely warm, about 90°F. Crack the eggs into a small bowl.
Place 2 cups (250 grams) of flour, the baking soda, and salt in a bowl and whisk for 30 seconds to combine.
Place the sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk for 1 minute until the mixture is creamy and lighter in color.
Place the bananas in a medium sized bowl and use a fork or potato smasher to mash them up. Then use a whisk to make them creamy. Add the bananas to the batter and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the cooled melted butter and whisk until thoroughly mixed. Next whisk in the sour cream and let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
Toss 1-1/2 cups (225 grams) of the blueberries with 2 teaspoons of flour.
Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients to the batter and fold it with a silicone spatula until incorporated. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix in until there are no white streaks of flour. Scrape the bottom of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add the blueberries and fold them into the batter.
Bake the Muffins
Divide the batter even between the 12 muffin cups. Take the remaining blueberries and top each muffin with 3-4 blueberries. Bake the muffins at 425°F for 7 minutes and then without opening the oven door reduce the temperature to 350°F. Bake the muffins for another 14-16 minutes until the internal temperature registers at about 200°F using an instant-read thermometers.
Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, them move the muffins to a wire cooling rack.
Store the Muffins
The muffins can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze the muffins wrap each muffin in plastic wrap. Store the muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container. Label and date the bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
To reheat the muffins, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for about an hour. Warm the muffins in the microwave or in the oven for 5 minutes at 350°F.
Preventing Blueberry Sinking: Tossing he blueberries with flour creates a light coating that helps suspend them in the batter. The remaining blueberries for topping don't need this treatment.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Room temperature eggs and sour cream incorporate more smoothly into the batter, preventing overmixing and creating a more uniform texture.
High-Heat Start: The initial 425°F bake creates a burst of steam that helps the muffins rise quickly and develop tall, domed tops. Reducing to 350°F ensures the centers bake through without over-browning the exterior.
Doneness Test: An internal temperature of 200°F ensures fully baked muffins without overbaking. The muffins should spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg