Blueberry Orange Muffins

While reading through one of my many parenting magazines and found a recipe for blueberry orange muffins that sounded scrumptious --- but when I actually went to make them, I couldn't find the recipe! So here is the replacement recipe, and it's a good one. I followed the advice of some folks and added vanilla and 1/4 c more orange juice. Delicious! 

• Ingredients:
• 1 cup quick rolled oats
• 1 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
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• Topping:
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Directions:

Mix oats, orange juice and zest; blend in oil and eggs; set aside. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add oat mixture; mix lightly. Fold in blueberries. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin tins, filling two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Via Blueberry Orange Muffins

Banana Crumb Muffins

We had some overripe bananas that were just screamin' to be used for something delicious. I've been wanting to make banana muffins for quite some time...these were scrumptious! And super quick and easy (I even made them with Olivia!). They are definitely best warm.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.               
3. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.               

Absolutely Delicious Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

I woke up this morning craving blueberry muffins.
Sadly, all I had were frozen blueberries, and defrosting them quickly results in not so fantastic gooey muffins.
I ran (well, walked with intention) to the pantry, hoping perhaps I had some quick blueberry muffin mix.
Negative.

It was then I remembered I had 2 Granny Smith apples left!
I did a quick review of ingredients in my head, and I realized I probably had everything for apple cinnamon muffins! Yes!

However, I'd never made them before...thank goodness for the Internet and food blogs.
I found this jewel of a recipe from a food blog I love. The only thing I added was fresh ground nutmeg, I put some in almost every recipe I use nowadays. :)

Talk about a fragrant, delicious morning!

From: Two Peas and Their Pod

Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

Yield: 12 regular size muffins

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Spiced apple muffins with a sweet and buttery cinnamon crumb topping. These muffins are easy to make and are great for breakfast or snack time.

ingredients:

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground all-spice
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups diced peeled apples (I use Granny Smith)

For the Topping:
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons melted butter

directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and all-spice. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not over mix. Add in the apples and stir until just combined.

3. To make the crumb topping, in a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix with a spoon until crumbly.

3. Fill the prepared muffin pan with muffin batter, filling each cup about 3/4 the way full. Sprinkle each muffin with crumb topping. Bake for 20 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool to room temperature and serve.