Blueberry Muffins with Cinnamon-Crumb Topping
June 29, 2010
Last weekend, my kids went blueberry picking at Petals from the Past while I was in Park City at EVO. When I got off the plane (at almost midnight), I came home to a refrigerator full of fresh blackberries, blueberries and Chilton County peaches. I was so excited to have the freshness of summer at my fingertips after a long day of traveling. My daughter, Leigh, and I made blueberry muffins the next day and chose to make some with Greek yogurt (I love Fage) and a cinnamon crumb topping. Needless to say, 2 days later, they are all gone.
Blueberry Muffins with Cinnamon Crumb Topping
Prep:
20 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Yield:
1 dozen muffins or 24 mini muffins
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
11/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 (6 ounce) container nonfat Greek yogurt
2 eggs
2/3 cup skim milk
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, softened slightly and cubed
11/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 (6 ounce) container nonfat Greek yogurt
2 eggs
2/3 cup skim milk
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, softened slightly and cubed
11/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Grease regular size (or mini) muffin cups, or you can line with muffin liners (see baking time below).
2. Combine 3 cups flour, 11/2 cup sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine oil, yogurt, eggs and milk. Add oil mixture to flour mixture, stirring gently. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
3. To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 11/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes for regular-size muffin (or 13 minutes for mini muffins), or until done.
2. Combine 3 cups flour, 11/2 cup sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine oil, yogurt, eggs and milk. Add oil mixture to flour mixture, stirring gently. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
3. To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 11/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes for regular-size muffin (or 13 minutes for mini muffins), or until done.
8 Responses to “Blueberry Muffins with Cinnamon-Crumb Topping”
Cookin' Canuck says:
June, 30 2010at 02:57 pm
What a great thing to come home to! Your daughter is absolutely adorable - love her freckles and these muffins would be perfect with a cup of tea.
Jon Lewis says:
June, 29 2010at 03:39 pm
We actually went peach picking at Culp fruits, but they wouldn't let us pick them because of some festival. But, we bought some, and they were incredible. Sometimes, it is surprising what fresh fruit you can get right around the corner.
Jamie Cooks It Up! says:
June, 29 2010at 04:08 pm
Looks like a lot of fun! Wish we had a local place to pick blueberries. Super nice to meet you at the Conference. Glad you had a safe trip home.
~Jamie
Amy Nabors says:
June, 29 2010at 06:23 pm
Thank you for this recipe! I just bought some blueberries at our local farmer's market and was planning on making some muffins with them this week. I'm going to try this recipe instead of the one I had planned.
Alison Lewis says:
June, 29 2010at 08:13 pm
Jamie, it was great meeting you! Amy, these really are delish!
Alison Lewis says:
June, 29 2010at 08:14 pm
Thank you Jon, for all the awesome fruit!
Donna Askenazi says:
July, 06 2010at 09:33 am
Alison, We made these last night and now they are gone. Awesome recipe. Wanted to ask why you use greek yogurt in some of your baking recipes? Are you reducing oil/butter by adding it in or does it make the food more moist?
Alison Lewis says:
July, 06 2010at 09:38 am
Glad you liked them. I like it because it adds protein, has no fat and making the result moist without adding additional fats such as oil or butter
Leave a Reply
Summer Delight: Lemon-Walnut Bread
June 02, 2010
I developed this recipe for Lemon-Walnut Bread for National Dairy Month, and it’s wonderful! It’s better than any quick-bread I have ever tasted, and the combination of mascarpone, cream cheese and lemon create wonderful flavor and moist texture. When we tested this recipe, we could not stop eating it-just wait until you try it.
Lemon-Walnut Bread
Prep:
25 minutes
Cook:
45 minutes
Yield:
Makes 2 large loaves or 4 mini loaves
Ingredients
1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounce mascarpone cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
11/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
21/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 ounce mascarpone cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
11/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
21/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation
1. Beat cream cheese, mascarpone cheese and butter at medium speed of a electric mixer until soft and creamy; gradually add 11/4 cups sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to cream cheese mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix after each addition; stir in walnuts.
3. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 81/2- x 41/2- x 3-inch loaf pans or 4 (5- x 3-inch mini loaf pans. Bake at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Combine powdered sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice, stirring until smooth; drizzle slowly over hot loaves. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to cream cheese mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix after each addition; stir in walnuts.
3. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 81/2- x 41/2- x 3-inch loaf pans or 4 (5- x 3-inch mini loaf pans. Bake at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Combine powdered sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice, stirring until smooth; drizzle slowly over hot loaves. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.
3 Responses to “Summer Delight: Lemon-Walnut Bread”
Loreetta Bailie says:
June, 03 2010at 10:44 am
I am not familar with mascarpone cheese. Is there a subsitute and where might I find this item? I am in Tuscaloosa, Al
Alison Lewis says:
June, 03 2010at 08:14 pm
I'm sure you can find mascarpone in the "better" cheese section of your local grocery. It's a soft Italian spreadable cheese similar to cream cheese but with a sweetness to it. If you can't, you can substitute cream cheese and use all cream cheese, and it will come out great too.
Betsy says:
June, 04 2010at 11:40 am
I made this last night and it is awesome!! A wonderful light taste of summer. It will be a staple in our house. Thank you!!
Leave a Reply
Light, Delicious Breakfast Idea: Blueberry-Orange Muffins
April 07, 2010
It’s hard to believe that my three kids rarely ever eat cold cereal for breakfast. Maybe, it’s because I spoil them (most likely my fault). I love new breakfast ideas that are great for breakfast on the go (our mornings are pretty hectic). These Blueberry-Orange Muffins are ideal because they are easy to make, so healthy and yummy, and they even make a great afternoon snack. Feel free to use cranberries instead of blueberries and all-purpose or whole wheat flour.
Blueberry-Orange Muffins
Prep:
20 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Yield:
16 servings
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar, divided
11/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3/4 cup orange juice (about 1 large orange)
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh blueberries or cranberries (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
Cooking spray
3/4 cup sugar, divided
11/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3/4 cup orange juice (about 1 large orange)
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh blueberries or cranberries (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
Cooking spray
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Set aside 1 tablespoon sugar. Combine flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
3. Combine orange rind, juice, oil, and egg in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in blueberries and nuts. Spoon batter into 16 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with reserved sugar. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until the muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Run a knife or spatula around outer edge of each muffin cup. Carefully remove each muffin; place on a wire rack.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Set aside 1 tablespoon sugar. Combine flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
3. Combine orange rind, juice, oil, and egg in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in blueberries and nuts. Spoon batter into 16 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with reserved sugar. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until the muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Run a knife or spatula around outer edge of each muffin cup. Carefully remove each muffin; place on a wire rack.
No Responses to “Light, Delicious Breakfast Idea: Blueberry-Orange Muffins”
Leave a Reply
Spring and Strawberry Favorites: Strawberry-Walnut Bread
February 21, 2010
I had been searching for a decent Strawberry Bread recipe for a while after loving a recipe which had about 1 cup of oil (that was not going to work for me). I worked with this recipe using Greek yogurt and walnuts, and I really loved the moistness and great strawberry flavor. Since spring is around the corner, this is a fabulous recipe to make for breakfast, a snack or dessert.
Strawberry-Walnut Bread
Prep:
20 minutes
Cook:
1 hour
Yield:
8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
11/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
11/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Lightly grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
3. Beat butter and sugar and continue until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon. Add the flour mixture and sour cream alternately, starting and ending with the flour. Mix only until combined. Gently fold in strawberries and walnuts.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake about 1 hour, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack to cool and then remove the bread from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. This bread can be frozen.
2. Lightly grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
3. Beat butter and sugar and continue until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon. Add the flour mixture and sour cream alternately, starting and ending with the flour. Mix only until combined. Gently fold in strawberries and walnuts.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake about 1 hour, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack to cool and then remove the bread from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. This bread can be frozen.
No Responses to “Spring and Strawberry Favorites: Strawberry-Walnut Bread”
Leave a Reply
Awesome Blueberry Muffins with a Secret Ingredient: Blueberry Banana Muffins
January 18, 2010
I’m always looking for a great Blueberry Muffin recipe. These have a secret ingredient, bananas. This recipe for Blueberry-Banana Muffins is awesome and even better than original blueberry muffins. My daughter and I made these this afternoon when she was sick. Making these together and then tasting them, perked her up in no time. Enjoy these for breakfast, a snack or light dessert.
Blueberry-Banana Muffins
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Yield:
18 regular muffins and 36 mini muffins
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
3/4 cup skim milk
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
3/4 cup skim milk
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blueberries
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in large bowl; set aside.
2. Beat eggs, milk, butter, banana and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture with wooden spoon just until blended. Gently fold in blueberries. Lightly grease 18 regular-size or 36 mini muffin cups. Scoop batter evenly into muffins cups (I used a cookie scoop).
3. Bake regular size muffins at 375F for 18 to 20 minutes. For mini muffins, (bake at 350F for 14 to 15 minutes) or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in large bowl; set aside.
2. Beat eggs, milk, butter, banana and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture with wooden spoon just until blended. Gently fold in blueberries. Lightly grease 18 regular-size or 36 mini muffin cups. Scoop batter evenly into muffins cups (I used a cookie scoop).
3. Bake regular size muffins at 375F for 18 to 20 minutes. For mini muffins, (bake at 350F for 14 to 15 minutes) or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
4 Responses to “Awesome Blueberry Muffins with a Secret Ingredient: Blueberry Banana Muffins”
Alec Lewis says:
January, 18 2010at 07:25 pm
These muffins were so addictive! I couldn't even tell the banana was in there, but i loved them!
Mark Thompson says:
June, 14 2010at 07:25 am
These ARE awesome! I just made a batch, and couldn't be happier. They came out perfectly. Thanks for the recipe.
Carol says:
January, 22 2010at 10:50 am
In the blueberry-banana muffins...is it 3/4 CUP butter? Recipe doesn't say 3/4 of what measurement.
Alison Lewis says:
January, 22 2010at 10:56 am
3/4 cup butter
Leave a Reply
New Year’s Resolution Breakfast Idea: Light and Wonderful Buttermilk Biscuits
January 02, 2010
My kids love Buttermilk biscuits, and this recipe is one of our favorite “light” biscuit recipes. It’s from Cooking Light magazine, and it works perfectly. If you’re thinking you just made New Year’s resolutions to watch your calories and fat, this recipe needs to go on your list. They’re only 121 calories and 4.2 grams of fat. They are as good as they look.
Light Buttermilk Biscuits
Prep:
25 minutes
Cook:
12 minutes
Yield:
14 servings
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
3 tablespoons honey
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
3 tablespoons honey
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Chill 10 minutes.
3. Combine buttermilk and honey, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moist.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 times. Roll dough into a (1/2-inch-thick) 9 x 5–inch rectangle; dust top of dough with flour. Fold dough crosswise into thirds (as if folding a piece of paper to fit into an envelope). Re-roll dough into a (1/2-inch-thick) 9 x 5–inch rectangle; dust top of dough with flour. Fold dough crosswise into thirds; gently roll or pat to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with a 1 3/4-inch biscuit cutter to form 14 dough rounds. Place dough rounds, 1 inch apart, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan; cool 2 minutes on wire racks. Serve warm.
2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Chill 10 minutes.
3. Combine buttermilk and honey, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moist.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 times. Roll dough into a (1/2-inch-thick) 9 x 5–inch rectangle; dust top of dough with flour. Fold dough crosswise into thirds (as if folding a piece of paper to fit into an envelope). Re-roll dough into a (1/2-inch-thick) 9 x 5–inch rectangle; dust top of dough with flour. Fold dough crosswise into thirds; gently roll or pat to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with a 1 3/4-inch biscuit cutter to form 14 dough rounds. Place dough rounds, 1 inch apart, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan; cool 2 minutes on wire racks. Serve warm.
No Responses to “New Year’s Resolution Breakfast Idea: Light and Wonderful Buttermilk Biscuits”
Leave a Reply
Thanksgiving Tradition: Homemade Yeast Rolls Made Light
November 24, 2009
My sister, Julie, has created the Thanksgiving tradition to make Homemade Yeast Rolls with my daughter, Leigh. It’s so warm and comforting to serve homemade rolls on Thanksgiving. This recipe is incredible, and with only 92 calories per roll and 1 gram of fat, what can I say? Oh, how about the fact that they are also really easy! They are made with egg substitute and skim milk, and are so delicious. Enjoy!
Low-Fat Yeast Rolls
Prep:
45 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Yield:
2 dozen
Ingredients
2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup egg substitute or 4 egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
11/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Cooking spray
1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup egg substitute or 4 egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
11/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Cooking spray
Preparation
1. Combine yeast and warm water in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. Combine yeast mixture, milk, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Gradually add 1 cup flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top, and let stand in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 15 additional minutes.
2. Punch dough down; cover and let stand in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 15 minutes.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. Divide dough into 24 pieces; shape into balls. Place in 2 (9-inch) square pans or round pans coated with cooking spray, and let stand in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 15 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
2. Punch dough down; cover and let stand in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 15 minutes.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. Divide dough into 24 pieces; shape into balls. Place in 2 (9-inch) square pans or round pans coated with cooking spray, and let stand in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 15 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
No Responses to “Thanksgiving Tradition: Homemade Yeast Rolls Made Light”
Leave a Reply
Light and Luscious: Classic Banana Bread
June 09, 2009
With only 187 calories and 4.3 grams of fat, this banana bread can’t be beat. It’s so easy to prepare and tastes and looks delicious. It’s perfect for the kids (or adults) for breakfast, snack or dessert with a glass of cold milk. Feel free to add your favorite nuts if you wish.
Low-Fat Classic Banana Bread
Prep:
20 minutes
Cook:
1 hour
Yield:
14 servings
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
11/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
11/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking spray
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
3. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute). Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Spoon batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
3. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute). Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Spoon batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
One Response to “Light and Luscious: Classic Banana Bread”
kiss my spatula says:
June, 10 2009at 01:17 pm
i'm always on the lookout for a good banana bread recipe and yours looks simply divine - and healthy! with 4 large bananas sitting on the counter, this may be the perfect afternoon treat with a cup of tea!
Leave a Reply
Raspberry and Blueberry Almond Mini-Muffins
March 06, 2009
We love making muffins at my house, and this recipe is completely simple. With only 109 calories and 3.5 grams of fat per serving, you won’t feel guilty eating these muffins. The combination of rapspberry and almond go so well together, but for those of you who prefer blueberries, feel free to substitute blueberry preserves.
Raspberry Almond Mini-Muffins
Prep:
20 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Yield:
24 muffins
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter or margarine
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup raspberry preserves
Powdered sugar (optional)
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter or margarine
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup raspberry preserves
Powdered sugar (optional)
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in Classic Batter Bowl. Stir melted butter, milk, egg and almond extract into dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
2. Spray Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan with nonstick cooking spray. Fill prepared muffin cups using Medium Scoop (1 scoop per muffin cup). Press approximately 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves into top of muffin batter. Gently fold batter over most of preserves.
3. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown or Cake Tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Carefully remove from pan; serve warm or at room temperature. Sprinkle with powdered sugar using Flour/Sugar Shaker, if desired.
2. Spray Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan with nonstick cooking spray. Fill prepared muffin cups using Medium Scoop (1 scoop per muffin cup). Press approximately 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves into top of muffin batter. Gently fold batter over most of preserves.
3. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown or Cake Tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Carefully remove from pan; serve warm or at room temperature. Sprinkle with powdered sugar using Flour/Sugar Shaker, if desired.
3 Responses to “Raspberry and Blueberry Almond Mini-Muffins”
jennifer says:
March, 29 2009at 02:17 pm
Not sure how my comment made it here....the above was for the blueberry frenchtoast
Alison Lewis says:
March, 29 2009at 03:21 pm
Thanks so much Jennifer! Glad you liked it!
Jennifer says:
March, 29 2009at 02:16 pm
Tried this Saturday. Made ahead Friday night and to be honest the amount of liquid scared me, but I trusted the recipe. Even Saturday morning, I still had a lot of liquid. Cooked it as directed and it was GREAT. This was the first recipe I had tried since I signed up for emails about a month ago. I look forward to trying more.