Saturday, May 9, 2015

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins



Oh these muffins! They have a deep, double-chocolate, sinfully good flavor, with melty chocolate chips and a moist texture. They're a chocolate lovers dream because not only do they taste rich and scrumptious, they're made with Greek yogurt, zucchini and unsweetened applesauce. 

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Blackberry Corn Muffins


One summer long ago, I tried a blackberry. The sun was setting and the lightning bugs were starting to flicker when I spied a small basket of them in my aunt's fridge. That first bite sparked a love affair with these midnight-hued berries. Naturally, I had to try the blackberry muffin recipe in Romney Steele's beautiful book, Plum Gorgeous.


Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Toasted Coconut-Lime Muffins




My husband is coming home from a tiring business trip. He spent his birthday on the road. He doesn't have a huge sweet tooth. He doesn't even like cake, which is mind boggling to me. So instead of a birthday cake, I made muffins. He loves muffins. I whip up lots of different kinds, like my Incredibly Moist Blueberry Muffins and French Vanilla Pear Muffins. You can view all of them in the Recipe Index. He's a fan of the cozy, toasted coconut and lime combination in this recipe. I love that there's no mixer needed to prepare them. They have moist centers, slightly crunchy exteriors, with a texture and flavor similar to scones. They're delicious eaten warm, minutes after they're made, with a little butter or tart marmalade. Brew some coffee or tea!

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Buttermilk & Brown Sugar Muffins



Sometimes we need a quick muffin fix. Freshly baked muffins and hot coffee make for happy mornings. A simple little sweet treat is just the thing to break up the long week. This recipe is a no-brainer. Everything is mixed in one bowl and baked in a muffin tin. Warm muffins can be on your breakfast table in 30 minutes. Buttermilk keeps them ultra-moist, with a nice rise and a soft crumb. A sprinkling of cinnamon makes them cozy. They're made with natural ingredients and freezer friendly too. Pop them in the microwave directly from the freezer for a quick snack on the go.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

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I found this amazing recipe at Tasty Kitchen. It was posted by Lemanda.

These blonde beauties are fantastic. They’ve received rave reviews over at Tasty Kitchen too. What I love about them is how simple and fast they whip up. A few basic ingredients work their magic to create warm-cinnamon- sugared-bliss.

Friday, November 21, 2014

Incredibly Moist Blueberry Muffins




These are my favorite blueberry muffins, a tried and true American classic recipe. Warm from the oven, they remind me of lazy summer mornings. They're full of blueberries and incredibly moist, with crunchy-cinnamon-sugar-tops. I make them with my vanilla sugar, but regular white sugar is fine too. You can use raspberries instead of blueberries if that’s what you prefer. The recipe is easy to whip up and versatile. Give them a go! I know you’ll love them too!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

French Vanilla Pear Muffins



Muffins are a favorite of mine. Simple ingredients are mixed with fruit and in less than thirty minutes home-baked-happiness-happens. 
  

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Berry Muffins


I love muffins! I love making them because they're quick and easy.  Warm with an extra hot cup of coffee in the morning is blissful. I keep a steady supply in my freezer to pop in the microwave for a quick, weekday breakfast. These are a riff on my incredibly moist blueberry muffins. They're made with a combination of whole wheat and regular flour. They're ultramoist, packed with berries and not too sweet (but sweet enough). If you like your muffins sweeter, increase the sugar in the recipe to one cup. Just about any berry will work here. I've made them with frozen blueberries and raspberries too.