[header] How to make better muffins [title] Mix your accurately measured dry ingredients together in a bowl that is large enough that you won't end up slopping the contents over the edges when you mix (always avoid mess rather than cleaning it up). [title] Combine your accurately measured wet ingredients in a blender rather than a bowl. [step] This allows for better mixing and less mess. 
[title] Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. [title] Mix gently with a spatula or wooden spoon and only until there are no remaining clumps of flour or other dry ingredients.