These eggless blueberry muffins are soft, fluffy, and made with simple ingredients you likely already have. With over 200 five-star reviews, this recipe has become a go-to for anyone baking without eggs. It’s naturally vegan too, so it fits easily into a plant-based routine.
This has become my go-to recipe for muffins! I've made many variations (blueberry, chocolate chip, cranberry, etc.) and they always come out great. You don't miss the eggs at all - I eat baked goods with eggs sometimes and you really can't taste the difference with this recipe! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Ali
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This vegan blueberry muffin recipe is adapted from The Joy of Vegan Baking, with a few variations of my own. I can confidently say it’s one of the best eggless muffins you’ll ever bake. Using vinegar instead of eggs gives these muffins an incredibly light and airy texture—almost like angel food cake!
I’ve made these muffins many times, experimenting with different flavors and they always turn out perfect, but my favorite version is with orange flavoring—it pairs wonderfully with blueberries. If you love this combination, you might also enjoy my Orange Blueberry Bread and Eggless Bluberry Scones!
For a healthier take, I have another version of these Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins made with whole wheat pastry flour, flax meal, and maple syrup—perfect for a more wholesome treat!
Why You'll Love This Recipe?
Light, Fluffy, and Perfect Every Time – These eggless blueberry muffins have an incredibly soft and airy texture, thanks to a simple vegan method using vinegar. No dense or gummy results—just bakery-style perfection with every batch!
Easy, Customizable, and a Great Base Recipe – This recipe is simple to follow and works beautifully with different flavors like lemon, orange, or classic vanilla. It’s also versatile when it comes to non-dairy milk—almond, rice, or oat milk all work well. Plus, it’s a great base for any eggless or vegan muffin, allowing you to add chocolate chips, nuts, or other fruits to make it your own!
Ingredients and Substitutions
These eggless blueberry muffins come together with simple pantry staples—nothing fancy or hard to find. Each ingredient plays a role in creating the perfect texture and flavor. Below, I’ll go over some key ingredients and possible substitutions to help you customize the recipe to your liking.
- All-Purpose Flour – Provides the perfect structure for soft and fluffy muffins. You can also use a measure-for-measure gluten-free baking mix to make these gluten-free and vegan. For a healthier option, whole wheat pastry flour works, though it may result in a slightly denser texture.
- Orange Zest – Adds a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the blueberries beautifully. You can swap it with lemon zest for a slightly different twist or leave it out for a more classic blueberry muffin.
- Non-Dairy Milk – Helps create a smooth batter while keeping the muffins moist. Almond, rice, oat, or soy milk all work, though soy milk can sometimes create a firmer texture. If you’re making eggless blueberry muffins (not necessarily vegan), you can use dairy milk instead and keep the rest of the ingredients the same or use buttermilk without the vinegar.
- Oil – Adds moisture and helps keep the muffins soft. I usually use sunflower or avocado oil for baking since they have a neutral flavor, but any light, neutral-flavored oil will work. Half the quantity of oil can be substituted with unsweetened applesauce to make low fat blueberry muffins.
- Vinegar – Acts as an egg replacer by reacting with baking soda to create lift and softness. I personally prefer apple cider vinegar in baking recipes because it doesn’t leave an aftertaste or smell, but white vinegar works as well. Lemon juice can also be used instead of vinegar but double the quantity because its less acidic.
- Vanilla Extract – Enhances the overall flavor, adding a warm sweetness. You can swap it with lemon or orange extract for a citrusy touch.
- Blueberries – The star ingredient! Both fresh and frozen blueberries work well. If using frozen, don’t thaw them before adding to the batter to prevent excess moisture.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How to make Eggless Blueberry Muffins?
Here is the step-by-step pictorial recipe on how to make fluffy vegan blueberry muffins from scratch:
Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 2: In a small bowl toss blueberries with a tablespoon of flour and set aside. This prevents the blueberries sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
Step 3: In another large bowl combine the sugar, milk, oil, extract, orange zest, and vinegar. Mix well.
Step 4: Add the dry mix into the wet ingredients to stir until just combined. Don't over-stir.
Step 5: Gently fold in the berries using a rubber spatula.
Step 6: The vegan blueberry muffin batter is ready.
Step 7: Fill the muffin tins about ⅔rds full.
Step 8: Bake at 400F for about 8-10 minutes, reduce the temperature to 375F and bake for another 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. After that remove the muffins from the tins and let it cool completely.
Step 10: Enjoy the tasty and flavorful eggless blueberry muffins with hot coffee!
Recipe Tip
How to Get Bakery-Style Domed Muffins?
Muffins are usually baked at 350°F (175°C) for about 22-25 minutes, but if you want that beautiful, bakery-style dome, a little trick makes all the difference. Start by baking at 400°F (200°C) for the first 8-10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The initial high heat helps the muffins rise quickly, creating that perfect domed top!
This timing works for regular-sized muffins. If you're making mini muffins, you can still follow this two-temperature method, but the baking times will be much shorter. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking!
How to Store Eggless Blueberry Muffins?
To keep your muffins fresh and maintain their texture, follow these simple storage tips:
- At Room Temperature – Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Placing a paper towel at the bottom of the container helps absorb excess moisture.
- In the Refrigerator – Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring them to room temperature or warm them slightly before eating for the best texture.
- In the Freezer – For the best results, wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap before placing them in a sealed bag or container. This prevents freezer burn and keeps them fresh for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature or microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Recipe FAQs
Overmixing the batter can lead to dense muffins. Stir until just combined—it’s okay if there are a few lumps. Also, make sure your baking soda is fresh for proper leavening.
Blueberries are heavy and contain moisture, which can cause them to sink as the batter bakes. To prevent this, toss the blueberries in a little flour before folding them into the batter. This helps them stay evenly distributed throughout the muffins. I’ve also written a detailed post on why fruit sinks in baked goods—check it out for more tips!
Use high-quality parchment paper liners or lightly grease the muffin liners before pouring in the batter. Let the muffins cool slightly before peeling off the liners
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Recipe
Eggless Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon orange zest or lemon zest
- ¾ to 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 to 1 and ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup non-dairy milk non-dairy milk
- ⅓ cup oil any neutral flavor oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or orange extract
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F/200C (see My Notes) for 15 minutes. Line the muffin tin with paper liners and lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl toss blueberries with a tablespoon of flour and set aside. This prevents the blueberries sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl combine the sugar, milk, oil, extract, orange zest and vinegar. Mix well.
- Add the dry mix into the wet ingredients to stir until just combined. Don't over-stir.
- Gently fold in the berries using a rubber spatula.
- Fill the muffin tins about ⅔rds full.
- Bake at 400F for about 8-10 minutes, reduce the temperature to 375F and bake for another 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. After that remove the muffins from the tins and let it cool completely.
My Notes
- I have made this recipe multiple times and sometimes I mix all the dry ingredients together including the sugar, make a well and add in the wet ingredients one after the other. This method works too.
- I usually use ¾ cup of sugar for a lightly sweet muffin, but if you prefer a sweeter, more traditional bakery-style muffins, you can increase it to 1 cup. Adjust to suit your preference!
- I prefer using 1 cup of blueberries, especially if they’re on the larger side, as I don’t like too many berries in each bite. If you love more bursts of blueberry flavor, you can increase the amount up to 1½ cups based on your taste!
- If using paper liners, lightly grease them with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Also, let the muffins cool completely before peeling off the wrapper for a clean release.
Priya Srinivasan says
Hello Madhuji, hope u r doing fine. Tried this muffin yday, but with some changes, the taste was great, but the top was a bit crusty and cracked. posted the recipe in my blog with a link to your recipe, pls do visit and leave ur comments. would love to hear from you.
Namrata says
Tried them..a keeper recipe !! I used strawberry, they turned little gooey but otherwise they tasted yummy..thanks for the recipe..
Thanks Namrata. I have yet another strawberry cupcake recipe in the Cakes section, which uses strawberry puree and vinegar. Maybe you could try that instead if you felt that this one was sticky.
Eric R. says
Delicious!! They turned out beautifully. I substituted one of the cups of flour for whole wheat pastry flour that I had left over from home made thin mints. I used a heaping 1/2 cup of sugar and a tablespoon of honey instead of the 3/4. I used the zest and juice from half of a lemon. I used cow's milk. Other than that, I followed the recipe closely. They only took 20 minutes to bake.
Thanks for trying the muffins Eric.
Jenni Won says
My 3-year daughter and I just made these muffins, and she could not get enough of them! They are fabulous! We used 1/2 a cup of xylitol sugar to make it "sugar-free"! Thanks so much!
That is great Jenni. I'm hearing a lot about Xyitol these days. Should give it a try.
Lisa says
Just made them and they are delicious. My oven is very hot so turned down to 175c, and they were done in 20 min. Thank you will definitely be making these again.
You're welcome Lisa.
Priya says
These were amazing! Thank you so much for posting this. I have been looking for good eggless recipes for a while now 😀
You're welcome Priya. Happy New Year.
Jennifer says
Hi Kelly,
How much applesauce did you use as a substitute for oil? Thanks!
Kelly I have not used applesauce in this recipe. You could use 1/4 cup of applesauce and a tablespoon of oil if you want to cut back on oil.
kelly says
These turned out fantastic! They were definitely better the next day, after the blueberry taste set in more, and they were less dry the next day, too. I didn't use oil but apple sauce instead and used 2 cups of berries. Making more now. YUM!
Thanks for trying it Kelly.
Natasha says
Excellent recipe.
Mona says
Hey,
I tried thsi today and it was good. I did however noticed little bit after taste of Soda. Let me know if you have tried flax seed instead of soda. My Son does not eat chocolate flavor so I am looking for muffin with seeds and no chocolate.
Thanks
Mona
Thanks for trying the recipe Mona. Sometimes I too have experienced the after taste from baking soda. Some of the reasons may be that the baking soda was not mixed together with the flour properly or if it's nearing or past the expiry date. Go through the recipe index and you should be able to find some non-chocolate cupcakes/muffins, like the strawberry cupcake, banana carrot muffins, apple raisin muffins, pear and oat bran muffins etc.
Scott says
These turned out great! My variation was to use dried cranberries and orange zest. Very tasty and I can share them with the folks from India I work with who don't eat eggs! Win/Win.
Thank you very much Scott.
baking in boston says
These are wonderful! I'm baking for a three-year old with an egg allergy and one-year old with a dairy allergy.
I used fresh tiny wild Maine blueberries and soy milk, and made them as mini muffins. So light and lovely - thank you! I have gotten lots of good recipe ideas from your site.
Thanks for trying the recipe and for the feedback.
bella says
Well i tried it in a loaf pan like someone else said.. i've had it on for like almost 45 mins and my insides are still doughy... not sure.. i have a brand new maytag energy efficient stove.. have all the temps right.. but ya.. my tops are burning and the blueberries too..
Hmm...can't guess what could be the problem.
Sonal says
Madhu,
I made this but in a loaf pan. It turned out really great. Everyone loved it. It was very berry. 🙂 Thx for wonderful recipes..i can't stop trying from ur blog.
You're welcome Sonal. You should try the Low Fat Blueberry Coffee Cake too. I'm sure you would love it.
suma says
😛 🙂 this is a wonderful and very easy recipe.DELICIOUS is the only word that comes to my mind.I tried it and believe me its worth it. ❗
Thanks for trying it Suma.
Jana says
These were outstanding! My son has an egg allergy and we have tried various egg-free recipe. Hands down this is our favorite!! We left out the lemon based on preference. EXCELLENT!
Thank you so much for trying it Jana. I think you would love the vegan strawberry cupcakes too. It's more or less the same ratio of flour etc but using strawberry puree instead of blueberries.