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blueberry lemon and spelt muffins


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Description

These blueberry lemon and spelt muffins are bursting with sweet jammy blueberries, flavoured with a hint of zesty lemon with a gorgeously golden crust.  Simple to make, seriously delicious and packed with healthier ingredients, they make the perfect lunch box treat!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (250ml) greek yoghurt
  • 3/4 cup (190 ml) oil (melted coconut oil, lightly flavoured olive oil or macadamia nut oil)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) rapadura (or brown) sugar
  • 1 cup (150 grams) plain wholemeal (wholewheat) flour
  • 1 cup (150 grams) spelt flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries
  • zest of 2 lemons

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (350 F) and line a 12 hole muffin tray with papers. 
  2. Place the yoghurt, oil, eggs, vanilla and sugar into a large bowl and whisk to combine. 
  3. Add the wholemeal flour, spelt flour and baking powder and gently stir until just combined. 
  4. Gently fold through the blueberries and lemon zest. 
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared tray.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and when a skewer inserted removes cleanly.  Allow to cool for 5 minutes before placing on a wire rack to cool completely.  Enjoy x

Notes

Muffins best kept in an air tight container in the fridge.  Will keep for 2-3 days.

Muffins are freezer friendly.  Store in an air tight container or zip lock bag.  Will keep for 3 months.

Both fresh and frozen blueberries work for this recipe.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Muffins
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American