WHOLE GRAIN BLUEBERRY MUFFINS WITH ORANGE STREUSEL
This master recipe for juicy, whole grain berry muffins is both extremely flexible and extremely rewarding. It is sweet but not sugary, packed with whole grains but not dense, and reasonably rich in fiber, protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. The fresh berries and nuts are interchangeable with dried fruit, coconut or sunflower seeds. And the muffins freeze beautifully; they can go from a 300-degree oven to the breakfast table (or the car) in about 20 minutes.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories breakfast, brunch, quick breads
Time 2h
Yield 18 to 24 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the muffins: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flours, cornmeal, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, mix the wet ingredients: buttermilk, oil, maple syrup and eggs.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently mix just until blended. Don't worry about a few lumps or streaks of flour. Stir in the carrots, blueberries and nuts if using. (If you'd like, reserve a handful of blueberries for sprinkling on top of the muffins just before baking.)
- Set batter aside at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes to allow flours to absorb the liquid. Check batter after 15 minutes by giving it a light stir. It should be thick, not runny (this will help the muffins rise). Thin with a little more buttermilk or thicken by adding 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Set aside for 5 minutes more, check and adjust texture again, and repeat until batter is thick and fluffy.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees and place rack in top third of oven. Butter or spray a muffin tin (regular or jumbo), or line the cups with paper liners. Make sure to also butter or spray the top surface of the tin to help the muffins release.
- Make the streusel if using: In a small bowl, mix and pinch all the ingredients together until blended and crumbly. (If using butter, cut into small pieces first.)
- Using an ice-cream scoop or small ladle, divide thick batter among muffin cups, filling almost to the top. Mound the batter slightly in the center of each cup; this will help make a domed muffin top. If you reserved blueberries for topping, press them lightly into the muffins. If you are topping with streusel, use your fingers to divide streusel over batter and press lightly onto the surface.
- Place muffin tin in oven and reduce heat to 400 degrees. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until a tester inserted into center of muffin comes out moist but clean. Rotate the pan halfway through baking. Cool muffins in pan on rack, then remove from tin.
- Repeat with remaining batter. If there is not enough batter remaining to fill all the cups, fill every other cup with batter. Pour water into the empty cups to protect the pan in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 288, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Richard Anderson
[email protected]I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Eduardo Coria
[email protected]These muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.
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[email protected]These muffins are a great way to use up leftover blueberries. I always have a few bags of frozen blueberries in my freezer, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.
Bernice Casseus
[email protected]The orange streusel topping on these muffins is what really makes them special. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Kandy J Briceno
[email protected]I love that these muffins are made with whole grain flour. It gives them a hearty and wholesome flavor.
Daketse Georgina
[email protected]These muffins are a great addition to any brunch menu. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Kim Sha
[email protected]I've been looking for a healthy muffin recipe that my whole family will love, and this is it! The muffins are moist and fluffy, and the orange streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.
MD:MEHEDI HASAN NAHID KHAN
[email protected]These muffins are a great way to start the day. They're filling and satisfying, and the orange streusel topping gives them a little something extra.
Md Farhan
[email protected]I made these muffins with my kids and they had a blast helping me mix the ingredients and sprinkle the streusel topping. It was a great way to spend time together and make a delicious snack.
Jonathan Stokes
[email protected]These muffins are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. They're packed with whole grains and blueberries, and they're not too sweet.
Lori Rose wells
[email protected]These muffins are a great way to use up leftover blueberries. I always have a few bags of frozen blueberries in my freezer, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.
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[email protected]The orange streusel topping on these muffins is amazing! It adds a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus flavor.
Joseph Tana
[email protected]I love the combination of whole grain flour and blueberries in these muffins. They're hearty and filling, but still light and fluffy.
Bangari Rr
[email protected]I've made these muffins several times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
Innocent Zaidi
[email protected]These muffins are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whole grain flour and still get a delicious and fluffy muffin.
Ahmed Ahmedali
[email protected]I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of whole grain flour and blueberries, and the orange streusel topping was a real crowd-pleaser.
Michel Garcia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the muffins turned out perfectly. They were moist and fluffy with a tender crumb. The orange streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Juan Jaramillo
[email protected]These muffins were absolutely delicious! The orange streusel topping added a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.