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Everything with a swirl is just that much more fun.
And Tuesdays just need all the fun and colorful things we can add to them. Donโt you agree?
Speaking of which, happy Tuesday guys! We made it through Monday, meaningย the rest of the week is going to fly by from here on out. Iโm currently running all around, like that devil of rooster I have screaming outside my window (for real, heโs the devil, roosters are meanโฆjust putting that out there). Today is my last day at home for a good week and for me that means scrambling to get everything done on my to-do list before flying out of town again tomorrow. Therefore, Iโm cooking up a storm, writing recipes, editing tons and tons and tons of photos, making lists (upon lists), packing, plus the hourlyย mini freak outs. Itโs cool though, because Iโm oddly not as stressed as I should be, and you know, Iโm actually pretty excited. Plus, by the end of the week I will (hopefully) be inย warm and sunny Californiaย with my family for a couple of days. Everyone is going to be there, so itโs going to be crazy, but also so great to all be together. I love that I love my family so much (โฆfor the most part). Theyโre the best!
Clearly I needed to vent for a quick second to get my thoughts out so I could focus on telling you guys all about this incredible blackberry muffin recipe that I know youโll love.
Iโve been working on these muffins for weeks. At first they started off as a very different muffin, but Iโm pretty excited about the final product Iโve come to share with youย today. Even though it took me a while to get them perfected, it was totally worth all the time and effort, these truly are some of the best, healthyโฆish muffins out there. And yes, I did say healthy, and yes, I know there is butter. <โThey are now saying that grass fed butter is not only NOT bad for us, itโs actually healthy! Iโm definitely on board with thatโฆand please, donโt tell me otherwise.
SO these muffinsโฆ
The base is simple, but one that keeps them moist as can be, and so flavorful. For the wet ingredients, I used a combo of melted coconut oil, buttermilk, and plain greek yogurt to keep the muffins extra light and moist. The greek yogurt not only adds moistness, it also adds tons of healthy protein to these muffins. If you donโt have buttermilk on hand, donโt worry, just swap in regular milk, BUT if you can get your hands on some buttermilk, I really recommend it for the added tangy flavor.
For the blackberry swirl, I just mashed up some of the blackberries until they release their juices, then I gently swirled them into the batter. Itโs perfect because youโre not biting down on giant blackberries, and the juice creates the prettiest swirls throughout the muffin. I also added a touch of orange zest for an added citrus flavor. Plus, I just really love the combo of anything blackberry and orange. So good.
And then, since this is me, and you know how I love my toppings, I added a just a little smear of honey butter. What??? I literally cannot help it. I just have to add toppings. Toppings are my favorite, and letโs be real, when is honey butter ever a bad idea? It just makes everything that much sweeterโฆok and buttery and delicious as well.
Whatโs great about these muffins is that you can easily swap the blackberries for pretty much any other berryโฆblueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and even things like chopped stone fruits or pomegranates would work. The options are really endlessโฆbut I think the blackberries are my favorites.
Oh, and if you wanted to make these just a touch more indulgent, you could certainly stir in a few white chocolate chips. That would be just delish.
Thinking itโs feeling like a Tuesday muffin making day? Maybe Iโll make a big batch and bring them with me to Nashville as gifts to the TV crew? Hmmmmโฆ.need to find the time, but I love this idea!
Either way though, can we all agree we need some muffins today? They make the best easy, on-the-go, breakfast or snack, plus they would be PERFECT for Motherโs Day brunching this Sunday. <โyour mom will love you for these muffins, trust me, I know from experience.
Bottom line: make some blackberry swirl muffins and slather them with honey butter. Nothing better to liven up a plain old Tuesday!
Blackberry Swirl Muffins with Honey Butter
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or canola oil
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
Honey Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 18 muffin tins with paper liners. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, buttermilk, greek yogurt, and eggs until smooth. Add the flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined. 3. In a small bowl, gently mash 3/4 of the blackberries with a fork until some of the juices are released. Stir in the remaining blackberries and orange zest, then gently fold all of the blackberries into the batter, being careful not to over mix. Remember, you're going for a blackberry swirl look. 4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffins tins. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 5. Meanwhile, make the honey butter. In a small bowl, stir together the butter, honey, and cinnamon. 6. Serve the muffins warm or at room temp with a smear of honey butter. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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The prettiestโฆand most delicious.
They did not rise at all and were very dense
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed!
I disagree with many of these comments.. while they are doughy, I actually love that quality. I do cook them for about 5 extra minutes, but they are glorious!
Thanks so much, Meghan! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for trying it! Have the best week:)
These are divine!
Thanks so much, Krysta! Love to hear that you enjoyed these muffins:) xT
I agree with commenters that these muffins are quite dense and the texture isnโt what Iโd expect a muffin to haveโฆ
That being said, I actually think the flavor is nice and in my opinion these muffins do serve the purpose of a fresh, light summer snack. ๐
The honey butter is a nice touch.
Thank you for the feedback Mallory! xT
You are amazing I just made these and they are divine!!!!
Hey Neena,
Happy Sunday!!โ๏ธ๐ง I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xT
If you try this recipe, try cutting the buttermilk and yogurt measurements in half for the proper ratio of dry/liquid. They appear to be doubled. It should be 1/2 cup of each instead of 1 cup of each.
Thanks for sharing Lyndie. All of the measurements are correct on our end:)