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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. Don’t you agree?
Speaking of which, happy Tuesday guys! We made it through Monday, meaning the rest of the week is going to fly by from here on out. I’m currently running all around, like that devil of rooster I have screaming outside my window (for real, he’s the devil, roosters are mean…just 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, I’m cooking up a storm, writing recipes, editing tons and tons and tons of photos, making lists (upon lists), packing, plus the hourly mini freak outs. It’s cool though, because I’m oddly not as stressed as I should be, and you know, I’m actually pretty excited. Plus, by the end of the week I will (hopefully) be in warm and sunny California with my family for a couple of days. Everyone is going to be there, so it’s going to be crazy, but also so great to all be together. I love that I love my family so much (…for the most part). They’re 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 these incredible muffins that I know you’ll love.
I’ve been working on these muffins for weeks. At first they started off as a very different muffin, but I’m pretty excited about the final product I’ve come to share with you 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, healthy…ish muffins out there. And yes, I did say healthy, and yes, I know there is butter. <–They are now saying that grass fed butter is not only NOT bad for us, it’s actually healthy! I’m definitely on board with that…and please, don’t tell me otherwise.
SO these muffins…
The base is simple, but one that keeps them moist as can be, and so flavorful. 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 don’t have buttermilk on hand, don’t 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. It’s perfect because you’re 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 let’s be real, when is honey butter ever a bad idea? It just makes everything that much sweeter…ok and buttery and delicious as well.
What’s great about these muffins is that you can easily swap the blackberries for pretty much any other berry…blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and even things like chopped stone fruits or pomegranates would work. The options are really endless…but 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 it’s feeling like a Tuesday muffin making day? Maybe I’ll make a big batch and bring them with me to Nashville as gifts to the TV crew? Hmmmm….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 Mother’s Day brunching this Sunday. <–your 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!
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The prettiest…and most delicious.
Yes, bring on all the blackberries! These muffins are gorgeous! 🙂
Thanks so much Laura, so happy you like them (:
These sound amazing! Can’t wait to make for Mother’s Day!
Hope your mom loves it Thank you Anne!
These muffins look amazing ! There is a typo on the recipe. Do you want it to read
1 cup each white AND whole wheat flour?
Orange zest, blackberry swirls and honey butter – count me in! These muffins definitely brighten a rainy Tuesday. 🙂
Yess!! Hope you got to make them Kelly! Thank you (:
Enjoy the warmth! Love the idea of smashing the blackberries – gets the flavor spread throughout 🙂
Thanks Emily! Hope you get to make them!
These looks amazing! Love the addition of the honeybutter!
Thank you Ashlyn!
White chocolate too…YES!! Love this.
Thanks Lindsay!
Hello, what size of are the muffin tins? Large, medium or small?
Hey Karen! I use regular, standard size muffin tins. This should be about a medium muffin. Let me know if you have questions. Hope you love these!
These muffins are drool-worthy! And I agree – everything with a swirl is better!
Yes! Love the swirls!
Genius to mash + swirl the blackberries instead of including them whole!! I might try this with blueberries 😉
That would be so yummy!! Hope you love it!
Oh !
I’m not a fan of muffins. But now I kinda wanna go get a muffins pan just to make these, but mostly to top them with the honey butter :p
Haha yes!! Hope you love them!! Thanks Erika (:
These look wonderful for Mother’s Day! An amount on the blackberries? A container? Thanks.
Thank you! It’s 2 cups blackberries. recipe is fixed, so sorry about that!
Hey Maria! It is 2 cups! Hope you had a great Mother’s Day and loved these muffins! 🙂
This recipe looks SO yummy and I’m making it this weekend but, am I missing something? What’s the amount of blackberries?
Thank Jody! It’s 2 cups blackberries. recipe is fixed, so sorry about that!
Hey Jody! It is 2 cups blackberries. Let me know if you have any other questions. Hope you love these!
Hi, you forgot to add the amount of blackberries needed. ?
So sorry about that! It is 2 cups and the recipe is all fixed. Thank you! 🙂
I LOVE that you suggested adding white chocolate chips – oh my deliciousness. Good luck with the busyness – hang in there!
Yes!! Might be my favorite part!
Thanks Liz!