Because I believe that you can’t have too many blueberry muffin recipes…this one shines because of the high volume of blueberries. This batter makes the perfect dome because of the high heat at the start of the baking process. Light and fluffy and they freeze well.

Ingredients:

For the muffins:
1 cup grapeseed oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup almond/soy/coconut milk
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
4 tsp. baking powder
¾ tsp. kosher salt
5 cups blueberries, divided
For the streusel:
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 stick (8 tbsp.) unsalted pareve margarine, cold

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425F and line 18 muffin cups with liners.

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, process the oil, eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.

In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose and the whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the food processor and pulse until just combined.

Toss 4 cups of blueberries with remaining 1/3 cup all-purpose flour. Reserve 1 cup of blueberries. Fold in the blueberries that have been tossed in flour.

Using a large ice cream scoop, transfer the batter to the muffin tins. Top each of the muffins with the remaining 1 cup of blueberries, gently pressing them into the batter.

In a cleaned food processor bowl fitted with the steel blade, pulse together the streusel ingredients until small pieces of margarine remain.

Sprinkle the streusel topping over each of the muffins.

Bake for 8 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375F and bake for 25 minutes more, rotating the pans halfway through.

This raisin bran muffin gets its intense flavour from “cooked raisins.” This recipe makes approximately 18 muffins.

Ingredients:

4 cups wheat bran
3 cups raisins, divided
3 cups water divided
1 cup almond/coconut milk
Zest of one orange
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup grapeseed oil
2 large eggs and 2 large egg whites
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. kosher salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F and line muffin pan with paper liners.

In a medium sized saucepan, combine 2 cups of the raisins and 2 cups of water.

Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed.

Transfer the plumped raisins to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until smooth.

Add the wheat bran, milk, the remaining 1 cup water, zest, sugar, oil, eggs, and egg whites. Process until well combined.

Combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl, and transfer the mixture to the food processor. Pulse until just combined.

Fold in remaining 1 cup of raisins.

Scoop batter into the muffin tin and bake for 20 minutes.

This recipe is originally from Canadian Living. I altered it to be made in one bowl in the food processor and non-dairy. This muffin is easy to make, and a nice lighter alternative to carrot muffins found in coffee shops. These also make a great grab and go breakfast.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup salt
1 cup milk (almond milk if non-dairy)
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large carrot, grated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375˚F.

In the bowl of a food processor with a blade attachment, mix dry ingredients (flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt).

Add milk, egg, oil, and vanilla.

Mix well.

Switch blade attachment for the medium size grater. Grate the carrot into the mixture.

Mix with a spatula.

Divide into 12 lined muffin tins (about 1/4 cup each).

Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with oats and turbinado sugar (raw sugar)

Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

This recipe makes 12 muffins. They freeze well and can be stored in the freezer for 3 months, or an airtight container for two days.

It can also be made as a loaf (bake 35-45 minutes)

These muffins are simple to make and freeze nicely. Make a big batch and stick them in the freezer for a quick breakfast or snack on the go.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup olive/grapeseed/canola/coconut oil
2 cups wheat bran
1 ½ cups raisins
1 cup prune juice
1 cup nondairy sour cream
1/3 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. kosher salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F and line a 12 muffin tray with paper liners.
Combine oil, wheat bran, raisins, prune juice, sour cream, molasses, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

Stir dry ingredients into the bran mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Fill muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes.

An absolutely delicious bakery-style bran muffin loaded with fibre and with no added sugars. Feel free to top with turbinado sugar if you want to increase the sweetness factor. These freeze well for 2 months if sealed well in a plastic bag.

Science Fact of the Week:

These muffins are packed with fibre and contain prune juice as a hidden ingredient. Together these are great for constipation, and make these muffins a natural health alternative to treating tummy troubles. As well, it is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that make this muffin a quick and easy breakfast.

With summer coming to an end we thought we would share another blueberry recipe to make use of the delicious local produce. This is a newer recipe, but is a delicious healthier muffin that can be made year round. Off season, feel free to swap out the blueberries for frozen.

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups large flake oats
1/4 cup demerara style brown sugar
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. ground flaxseed
2 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened almond  or soy  milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup olive/grapeseed/coconut/canola oil
1/2 cup pure honey
1/2 cup blueberry pomegranate juice, reduced (see note below)
2 cups blueberries
large flake oats and raw/turbinado style sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425F.  Combine first eight ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

In an electric mixer, combine next six ingredients and beat until well combined.  Add juice and beat again.

Slowly add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Then fold in blueberries and mix.

Fill 15 paper liners in muffin tins.  Optionally, sprinkle each muffin with approximately 1/4 tsp. each of large flake oats and raw/turbinado sugar.  Bake 16 minutes or until golden brown.

Note:

“Reduced” juice in this recipe refers to the process of bringing 1 cup of blueberry pomegranate juice (such as Pom brand) to a boil and reducing it down to half the amount.  The juice becomes more dense and imparts a richer flavour with half the volume while sweetening the muffins.   Along with using applesauce as a sweetener, this allows the muffin to have a lower sugar content but still allows a delicious taste.  The taste is reminiscent of a Starbucks-style muffin but is of course, homemade.  The muffins freeze well and can be enjoyed year round.

Science Fact of the Week:

Flaxseeds are a great source of nutrients. Flaxseeds may assist with weight-loss, and as well may reduce blood pressure due to their alpha-linoleic acid, fibre and lignan content. They may also be a contributing factor in reducing breast cancer risk. Flaxseeds are great in muffins, but can also be added to oatmeal, cookies or delicious foods to increase their nutritional value.