Blueberry Streusel Muffins

I must admit I make some killer Blueberry Streusel Muffins, but I also must admit, I simply use a Southern Living recipe from my trusted cookbook, "The Ultimate Southern Living cookbook". I think what makes my muffins *killer* is that fact that I use fresh-ground wheat, local blueberries, add oats, and use coconut oil (Which I need to post about the good in coconut oil soon!). So here it goes!

Blueberry Streusel Muffins.....My Way!!!!

Prep 15 Minutes        Cook: 18 Minutes

Yields: 12- 16

Per Muffin: Calories 219      Fat 8.9g    Cholesterol 24mg    Sodium 266mg

To do:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees f. Grease muffin tins or line them

Mix these ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Set aside.

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (I use fresh-ground)

1/2 cup oats (optional)

1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free baking powder, more on that later.)

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1/2 teaspoon ginger (optional)

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind = lemon zest (optional, but bad choice if omitted ; D )

Note: Orange or lime zest WILL NOT substitute for lemon zest!!!! 

Combine: 

1 egg, lightly beaten with a fork

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup coffee (optional, use milk if you don't have coffee)

1/3 cup coconut oil, or olive oil, or melted butter 

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 

Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. 

Stir in:

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (This is 2x the original amount, but you would be sad if you only put 1 cup!)

Note: some people toss their blueberries in flour to prevent discoloration in the batter..... I like the homemade look!

 Note:  and nuts if you want. I love nuts, but I don't think they belong in these muffins! If I were to use a nut, though, I would use lightly salted, toasted almonds in the streusel! 

Combine with fork:
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar ( I use sugar in the raw for both sugars. Why? A: because it is in big crystals and makes a nice texture, B: because we have a lot lot lot of it!!!! : D )
1 1/2 tablespoons flour (I do use white : /  .... should I have admitted to that???)
3 - 4 tablespoons oats
1 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Fill greased muffins tins two-thirds the way full. Sprinkle with streusel and bake for 15-18 minutes @ 400 

Now inhale deeply the smell of pure yummyness! 

And for those of you, who like me, fall in love with these muffins and idolize them, here are a few things you might also like : D !!!

Blueberry Muffin Earrings

Blueberry Muffin Candle

Blueberry Muffin Soap

Blueberry Muffin Chap-stick

Blueberry Muffin Purse

.... and of coarse, Blueberry Muffin tattoo

 

and for those who want to take a less drastic approach

 

 I hope you all enjoy this recipe! I absolutely love it!!!! I freeze mine, store them in freezer bags, and heat them in the microwave for 30 sec when I want one...... and, yes, they are still amazing!