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!

 

Simply Yummy : ) !

Fresh Plum Cake (for breakfast or desert)
I got this recipe from allrecipes.com, and so I simply altered it a little. It turned out beautifully!
I thought that I would share it with you - so enjoy!

10 Easy steps to this master - piece.

Ingredients:
3 eggs separated
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1Tbs lemon or orange zest
1tsp vanilla
1 cup all purpose flour (I use whole wheat)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups fresh plums, pitted and sliced (leave the skin on)
2 Tbs brown sugar
3 Tbs uncooked oats

Directions:
1. preheat oven to 375 F and grease a 9 in round pan, a bunt pan, or a deep cobbler dish (that's what I used, It's like a glass dish that is oven safe, and we use it for casseroles)

2. separate egg white into a medium bowl  and beat with electric mixer until white and fluffy, they should stand on their own (not quite a meringue consistency) then set aside for later (you will use the yolk later)
like this.

3. In a large bowl beat together 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup white sugar. Add all three egg yolks and vanilla. Grate in zest.

4. in med bowl mix together 1 cup flour, spices, salt, and baking powder.

5. Add dry ingredients to butter/sugar mix (make sure to scrape the sides with a spatula). Then simply fold in the fluffy egg whites (don't stir just fold)

6. Spread batter in pan (there will only be about 1in of batter - don't worry : )

7. Now, carefully and artfully arrange sliced plums on the batter. Spring with brown sugar and oats

8. And pop the baby in the oven for 40min (don't peak!) you may want to broil the cake for the last minute or so, just to have a nice golden color

9. let cool and serve with coffee, vanilla ice cream, and cool whip



10. Enjoy : ) !
Calories 141. protein 2.5 grams.