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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Whoa baby. I’m back baking muffins!

Our current host heard I loved to bake and set me loose in the kitchen with blueberries straight from a friend’s garden.

You may know that fresh blueberries are one of my absolute favorite foods, and while I do love standard Blueberry Muffins, I couldn’t bring myself to bake the basic version.

Lemon Blueberry Muffins Right Out of the Oven

Lemons are yummy and plentiful here in New Zealand, so I decided to try some Lemon Blueberry Muffins. I used wholemeal flour–what my host had on hand–but would have probably preferred a combo of the lighter gluten-free brown rice flour and gluten-low spelt flour.

Another variation I’d like to try next time is honey as a sweetener (or a combination of xylitol & honey).

It may be Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, but if you’re reading from the North, these muffins will be perfect for an early summer brunch or picnic. (But you know how I feel about muffins–they are good anytime!)

Lemon Blueberry Muffin

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients:

2 c. wholemeal or gluten-free flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. finely grated lemon rind
1/2 c. xylitol
1/2 c. grapeseed oil
1/2 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. oat, rice, or almond milk
3 eggs
heaping 1/2 c. frozen or fresh blueberries

Directions:

Combine flour, baking powder, lemon rind, and xylitol in a large mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, milk, and eggs.

Stir wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix. Gently fold in blueberries.

Spoon into greased muffin tray and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 F.

Lemon Blueberry Muffins Ready to Eat

Enjoy with friends and a cup of tea on a lovely sunny day!

This post is linked to Monday Mania, Homestead Barn Hop, Mouthwatering MondayDelectable Tuesday, Real Food Wednesday, It’s a Keeper Thursday, Pennywise Platter, Sweet Tooth Friday

  1. EricaCGrace

    May 9, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    My mouth is already watering! These sound AH-mazing, Lori! :) Thanks for posting!

  2. Kathryn

    May 10, 2011 at 11:35 am

    These sound delicious! Please share your yummy recipe with our readers by linking it up at Muffin Monday. Thanks!

    http://www.talkingdollarsandcents.net/cant-get-enough-vanilla-muffins

    1. Lori Winter

      May 11, 2011 at 8:22 pm

      I’m in muffin heaven looking at all those recipes! Thanks for the link :)

  3. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale

    May 10, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    YUM!

    I adore the combo of lemon and blueberries! yum yum yum!

  4. Lady Kay's Kitchen

    May 11, 2011 at 10:32 am

    Oh this combination of lemons + blueberries sounds brilliant! My hubs will love these!

  5. Meg

    May 11, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    Looks great! Yum!

  6. Lori Winter

    May 11, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Thanks everyone! Hope you enjoy making them (and eating them!) as much as I did.

  7. Allison @ Alli 'n Son

    May 13, 2011 at 10:45 am

    Muffins are by far one of my favorite things to make. Great recipe!

    Thanks for linking up with Sweet Tooth Friday.

  8. Little Brick Ranch

    May 13, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    I love these! Lemon and blueberry goes together so good! This would be perfect for my Foodie Friday linky party – stop by this week and link up!

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