"Summer time brings fresh fruits. It’s blueberry time! Try this quick and easy recipe for a quick breakfast."
Blueberry Muffins
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 21 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon for muffin tops
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup oil; canola or vegetable
1 large egg
1/3 – 1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 to 8 ounces fresh or frozen blueberries unthawed, about 1 cup
Instructions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 8 standard-size muffin cups with paper liners, set aside.
In a small bowl, add blueberries and 1 tablespoon of flour. Shake to coat blueberries, set aside.
Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
In a small bowl add oil, egg 1/2 cup milk. Add vanilla and whisk to combine.
Add milk mixture to the bowl with dry ingredients then use a fork to combine. Do not over mix. (The muffin batter will be quite thick. Fold in the flour coated blueberries.
Divide the batter between muffin cups. (If making big-topped muffins, the batter will come to the tops of the paper liners). Sprinkle a little sugar on top of each muffin.
Bake muffins 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are no longer wet and a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out with crumbs. Transfer to a cooling rack.
To store:
Place them in a plastic bag, seal, and store at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. To freeze, wrap them tightly in aluminum foil or place them in freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.
"A great addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. Add to a continental breakfast board, serve with hot coffee or tea. Make a basket and tie with ribbon and bring your neighbor a friendly gift."
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