Name: BA's Best Blueberry Muffins
Yield: Makes 12 muffins
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2½ teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided; 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, beaten to blend; 1½ cups plain whole-milk yogurt; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons raw sugar

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You can make these with just all-purpose flour, but using whole wheat too gives them a heartier, nuttier flavor.Alex Lau

You can make these blueberry muffins with just all-purpose flour, but using whole wheat too gives them a heartier, nuttier flavor. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

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