Our Go-To Blueberry Muffins!

Is a blueberry muffin healthy?  While the obvious answer is no a traditional blueberry muffin is definitely not healthy, we can however make a few simple modifications to make them quite a bit healthier.

And sure I have a not-so-healthy sugar packed blueberry muffin we love and enjoy sometimes but this recipe below is something I feel better about serving my family more often.  These have actually been one of our go-to breakfasts before school for quite some time.

It's something we can take on the go, they are such a tasty morning treat, and it's so convenient that they can be made ahead.

For the kids we usually just pair them with milk and a hard boiled egg for another make ahead option (we aren't morning people and appreciate those few extra minutes of sleep). And if you like them warm you can heat in the microwave briefly.

These blueberry muffins freeze well for several months (though you'll probably have them polished off much sooner), and you don't even need a mixer to make them!

They have a soft and moist crumb, plenty of blueberry flavor, and they are sweetened just enough.

If you are looking for a smarter way to enjoy a muffin without all the refined sugars and unhealthy fats I highly recommend trying these. You may likely agree muffins can still be delicious without all that extra stuff.

Looking for another tasty dessert? Try my homemade churros next!

Easy Cake-Style Homemade Donuts

Bite size donuts (AKA Donut Holes) with a lightly crisp and golden brown, sugar coated exterior, and a soft and fluffy, tender interior. Just like an old fashioned cake donut but ready in a flash!

I made this easy donut recipe because who can resist a fresh donut? But how many of us actually want to put in all the typical effort of a homemade donut?

I've seen donut holes made with a store-bought biscuit dough but I'm all about the freshly made dough.

It's a hundred times better and unbelievably easy. No mixer required, no kneading, rolling or cutting. Just a quick stir and shaping and they're ready for frying!

Homemade Doughnuts Video

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Topping Ideas

Then you can finish them as you like. I just go the sugar route but you can also cover them with:

• vanilla donut glaze
• chocolate icing
• cinnamon sugar or pumpkin spice sugar
• powered sugar

It’s a truly tempting treat that's too good to resist!

Easy Apple Fritters Recipe

Oh all the ways to make an apple fritter! There's the method where apples are cut into whole slices and coated in batter, and then there's the type (like so) where apples are cut into small cubes and tossed with batter.

And you'll also find more complex versions where a heartier dough is folded over cubed apples and then cut into strips and cubes, and then pressed and formed into fritters from there.

Sometimes apples are pre-cooked and softened while other times they're added in raw and crisp.

Frequently they're shaped into flatter patties while also common they're formed into misshapen rounds. You'll also find they come in various sizes.

Typically you'll find apple fritters are fried but some recipes call for baking in the oven instead.

Most apple fritter recipes use yeast or baking powder for leavening (which helps the batter rise). The yeast versions require extra rising periods and are they have a chewier texture, while the baking powder versions have a softer more cake-like texture (think old fashioned cake donuts) and the batter is fried right after preparing (no lengthy resting times).

Here we go the quick baking powder route and fry up in small portions for a quick and easy recipe. They end up perfectly spiced and sweet, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and with apple flavor in every bite!

Easy Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Once you try this buttermilk blueberry muffin recipe you'll want to try another recipe! I first shared this recipe (labeling them "The Blueberry Muffin of My Dreams" in a separate old post) over 7 years ago, back when I first started my blog and it's still my go-to recipe, and that of many readers.

They just have all the best things you look for in a freshly baked blueberry muffin. And they're easy to make too! The batter is quickly mixed up by hand, then the crumb topping is quickly blitzed in a food processor (if you don't own a food processor you could do this by hand using a pastry cutter).

Then the hardest part is just waiting for them to bake. Waiting and waiting to sink your teeth into one of these golden and delicious, blueberry-studded crumb-topped muffins! These things are little pillows of utter breakfast bliss!

Truly a must try blueberry muffin recipe!

Morning Glory Muffin Recipe

Talk about a whole lot of goodness in one tasty baked treat! These morning glory muffins are easy to make, so easy in fact you don't even need a mixer.

It's just one of those comforting old fashioned recipes like grandma made that's perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch get together. And of course they make the perfect weekend treat.

You'll love all the flavors and textures paired together in every bite, each one complementing the other. It's a classic muffin that doesn't get the attention it deserves!

These homemade muffins are brimming with those tasty autumn spices and plenty of pumpkin flavor. They're deliciously tender and no one can resist!

The Best Pumpkin Muffins!

If you are like me when fall rolls around you are adding pumpkin to just about every treat out there. And of course breakfast is no exception.

Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin French Toast, and Pumpkin Scones are a fall necessities (lol yes necessities :), and I'm thinking we ought to add these Pumpkin Muffins to that list too.

They're easy to make and they have all those fall flavors we love!

Baked Donuts

I mean aren't these what weekends were made for?? We love weekend breakfast and weekend treats and this fits the bill for either/or.

More often than not when I making donuts I go for baked donuts vs. fried.

Less mess, still such a delicious flavor, and a bit less fat since we skip the deep frying. Oh and none of that oily smell in the house, just a sweet coconuty scent!

Which Would You Choose Raw Coconut or Toasted?

I couldn't choose which I liked better, the raw coconut or the toasted coconut so I did half of each. But I will say the finely shredded coconut is definitely what you want here.

That fine texture won't detract from the soft fluffy texture of the donuts. You can find the fine coconut in the bulk bins of some grocery stores, or sometimes the baking section or on Amazon.

Where to Get a Donut Pan

And if you don't own a donut pan you can also find those on Amazon (or in stores like Michaels or kitchen supply stores).

I recommend buying two though. I started with one back in the day and that didn't last long. Baking 6 at a time was kind of annoying when your recipe makes 12 - 18.

The Perfect Coconut Dessert!

If you like coconut desserts definitely do not pass these by!

Zucchini Muffins with Carrots Too!

Yes please to this combo! It's been far too long since I've shared a batch of muffins. The last muffins I shared were these Healthier Whole Wheat Honey Banana Muffins.

And yes of course those muffins are the perfect use for overripe bananas but when you've got an abundance of that end of summer zucchini and carrots around these are the muffins you'll want to make!

I've already made these muffins three times this summer and I just made them again to put in my kids school lunches. Because we are all crazy about these muffins!

Then another healthier swap is the coconut oil in place of the butter. I'm not normally someone that's into healthier baked goods but when they're this good then I'm all in!

Apple Muffins with Snickerdoodle Flavor!

Isn't it crazy how quickly fall just all of the sudden seems to hit? It seems like the feeling of fall and everything that comes with it just happens overnight. Here went from hot summer days to cool breezy autumn days.

No complaints from me though because I absolutely love fall - mostly because the beautiful leaves of all of the fall treats like these delicious Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins!

After one bite it's practically guaranteed you'll be a lifelong fan of this recipe. If only I could eat them for breakfast everyday.

The recipe for these comes from Jamielyn Nye's new cookbook - The I Heart Naptime Cookbook (Jamielyn is the creator of the popular blog food and craft blog i heart naptime).