It’s summer time. Hooray! You know what that means? Bug bites? Long sunny days? Thunder storms? Beautiful flowers?
Yes. But that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about somethings sweet. Juicy. Plump. Something that tastes a little sinful, but really isn’t.
I’m talking about blueberries. BLUEBERRIES!
In the words of my two year old, “I love them”.
While blueberries are great by the handful, sprinkled in yogurt, over ice cream or in smoothies, they are even better in muffins. Topped with streusel. Mmmmmm, streusel. It’s the perfect way to start a summer morning.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients. See that beautiful golden color? That’s due to agave nectar.
Fold in some plump, juicy blueberries…
Add a crumbly streusel topping…
Bake to a golden, oozy perfection.
Everything you love about summer baked into a muffin. Fresh blueberries, lemon juice and a sweet streusel topping.
Adapted from Allrecipes.com
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 cups white whole wheat flour plus 1-1/2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour for the blueberries
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup oil (canola, coconut or softened butter)
- 3/4 cup agave nectar (for a less sweet muffin use 1/2 cup agave and subtract 1/4 cup flour)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
- 5 table spoons
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º. Line 12 muffin tins or spray with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together together 2-1/4 cups flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside
- Wash blueberries and gently toss with 1-1/2 tablespoons flour. This helps them from sinking to the bottom of the batter and keeps the batter from turning blue.
- Using an electric mixer on medium-low speed beat oil and agave nectar (or sugar) until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla and lemon juice. Fold in the dry ingredients alternatively with the milk until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour into the prepared muffin tins.
- In a small bowl combine flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter with a fork (or use your fingers) until the mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle over muffins, and lightly pat in place.
- Bake muffins for 20-25 minutes, or until a toot pick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Meal Plan
Dinners for the week:
Monday: Turkey, black bean and hummus panini
Tuesday: Slower cooker chicken enchiladas (5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes
Wednesday: Spinach and Bacon Frittata ($5 Dollar Dinners)
Thursday: Salads with fresh veggies from the Farmer’s Market
Friday: Pizza with my breadmachine pizza dough and homemade sauce (AllRecipes.com)
Saturday: Leftover pizza
Sunday: French toast casserole (AllRecipes.com)
Toddler-friendly lunches:
Monday: Peanut butter and banana grilled sandwiches (Wholesome Toddler Food)
Tuesday: Cheesy veggie quesadilla (Wholesome Toddler Food)
Wednesday: Grilled cheese and corn
Thursday: Stuffed pitas with turkey, hummus and cheese
Friday: Chicken nuggets and carrots
Saturday: Whole wheat bagel with peanut butter, honey and raisins
Sunday: Homemade crackers, hummus, cheese and carrots
I’ll also be putting together some of my Super Energy Granola Bars, Crackers and Graham Crackers, and Wheat Germ, Flax Seed Bread.
This post is also linked up to Mouthwatering Mondays, Tuesdays and the Table, Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday, Cupcake Tuesday and What’s On the Menu Wednesday.
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I was just looking for a blueberry muffin recipe this morning! I’ll bookmark yours for next time
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@Corinne, Let me now what you think if you get a chance to try them.
Yes! I’m drooling. And we just brought home a 10 lb box of fresh blueberries from Michigan. I smell muffins in our future!
And that turkey, black bean and hummus panini sounds amazing. Recipe?
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@Hyacynth, I don’t have a recipe, I just put everything on two pieces of bread, spray with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and grill them on the stove.
I’m so excited that blueberries are in season. They’re my daughter’s favorite and since it’s a super food, it’s sure to show up in every meal in some form. Thanks for the muffin recipe. I can’t wait to try it!
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@Justine, They are the kiddo’s favorite too. He’s been sighted running around with handfuls of them. He’s going to be super man before too long.
You’re 2 year old has it write – blueberries are worthy of love. Thanks for sharing a great recipe and I really like your PB & banana grilled sandwiches!
@FoodontheTable, The PB and banana are the new fave lunch in our house. I love them too.
I’ve given you an award because you have an awesome blog. Please come by blog and pick it up.
http://angelfoodskitchen.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-with-substance-award.html
@April, Awesome! I love awards. Thank you!
Delicious! Love the photos and the recipe. (Seriously made my stomach growl!)
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@Genny, Oh good, that was the hope!
We love blueberries at my house! Come join me for What’s On the Menu Wednesday this week. I’d love to see you there
@Debbie, I’ll be there. What day/time do you post?
Those look delicious! I am literally drooling over those pictures.
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looks so good!
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Yum! Those muffins look amazing! I’m really looking forward to picking blueberries again this year!
Thanks for joining the fun at Cupcake Tuesday!
~Liz
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I am drooling! Yum. I also enjoyed reading your Meal Plan.
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I usually post on Tuesday evening for the Wednesday event. Glad you are going to join us:)
Thanks! I appreciate the link.
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