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It feels good to be back! Sorry I’ve been gone for so long, but my grandfather was rushed to the hospital last week, and the family rushed up to Pennsylvania to help out. He came home from the hospital Friday evening and is doing well. Thank you all for being so patient.
It may be Monday, but that doesn’t matter, because this gorgeous fall weather has me in a good mood. It doesn’t hurt that it’s #MuffinMonday and I happen to be munchin’ on a delicious blueberry carrot muffin.
Fall is my very favorite season, and I impatiently wait for its arrival every year. The crisp fall air, pumpkins, fresh apples, fall baking, and Starbuck’s pumpkin spice lattes are some of my favorite fall attributes. And, let’s not forget Thanksgiving. It’s only the best holiday of the year- eat all you want without feeling bad. What’s not to love?
Not only are these muffins delicious, they’re healthy, too. They’re full of heart healthy ingredients and sweetened with all-natural maple syrup. You can have your muffin and eat it, too. No feeling bad about this healthy breakfast snack.
The blueberries and carrots create an extremely moist muffin that’s so light they’ll melt in your mouth. I topped them with a sprinkling of coconut to give the crust a sweet, toasty crunch.
Enjoy!
Blueberry Carrot Muffins
Dry:
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup almond flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 tsp. salt
Wet:
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp. lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup blueberry or plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with 7 liners.
Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
Stir together the wet ingredients, except for the carrots and blueberries, in a small bowl and add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined.
Fold in the carrots and blueberries. Divide among 7 muffin liners and bake for 15 minutes.
Turn immediately onto a wire rack to cool.
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Hi and welcome to my flour-dusted kitchen! The name's Jennie. I'm a lover of cupcakes, an avid spatula licker, and a huge fan of sprinkles. Baking is my passion, but you'll find some savory dishes scattered amongst copious amounts of frosting and chocolate. I love hearing from ya, so feel free to leave me some love. Thanks for stopping by my little piece of the interweb.
Good to know he’s doing better! I loved these muffins too! So easy to make and so so delicious! I actually didn’t mind eating the 2nd one because for a change it was healthy breakfast.
You gotta love healthy, because healthy means you get to eat more. And more is always good. Thanks, An!
My friend I hope your grandfather is much better now. Your MIA is fine, do not worry one bit!
On a nicer note, I am in love with your muffins – carrot and blueberry are genius
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks, Uru. You are such a sweetie. Me a genius? Weee!
So glad your grandpa is better! <3
Also, so glad you made these so I can eat a million of them now.
Heck yes. Eat a million…because they’re healthy.
Blueberry and Carrots – Yummy combination
Family emergencies are so scary! I am so glad your grandfather is feeling well enough to come home. Your muffins look wonderful with the toasted coconut on top!
They really are, Stacy. Thank you so much for the kind words. Coconut is my new found addiction.
Happy to hear your grandfather is doing better! I would have never thought to pair blueberry and carrots together but it sounds delicious!
Thanks, Susan. I would have never thought to put the two together, either, but the store was out of zucchini, so I grabbed the next best thing. They turned out really tasty.
I like the sous of this combo! Looks great! So happy your grandfather is back and all is ok!
Thanks, Stefanie! They were tasty.
Delish! Love the way you have dry & wet ingredients. Makes it easy
Will me making these soon !
Thanks Suni. I appreciate the ingredient feedback. The easier the better.
Aw! I’m glad your grandpa is ok!! These muffins look tasty and I love that they’re pretty healthy too!
Thanks, Kayle. Yeah, no feeling guilty after one of these muffins. High five for health muffins!
So glad to hear that your grandpa is okay!
These muffins look so hearty and delish!
Thanks, Steph! You’re a sweetie.
Glad to hear that your grandpa is doing okay!
I like the sound of blueberry and carrot. I’ve never tried it before, but these sound great, especially with that sprinkling of toasted coconut on top!
Thanks, Jessica. They were really good, and I didn’t feel bad about eating them because they’re healthy.
Very happy to hear that your grandfather is doing better. I’ve never been a big fan of carrot cakes or muffins but the addition of the blueberries might change my mind.
Thanks, Anita. You can’t really taste the carrot in these muffins; they just lend a moisture boost to the muffin.
I’m glad to hear your grandfather is home and doing well. Yikes! No apologies for absences… Family first! And these muffins sound crazy good! Love the pairing of carrots and blueberry then the sprinkle of coconut puts it over the top for me. Yum!
Thanks, Kate. I always apologize when I’m absent. I know I shouldn’t feel bad, but I always do. Kind of like I’m letting people down. I dunno. I’m weird.
i’m glad your grandpa is ok!
also, i love the unique combination of blueberry and carrot– yummo!
These are gorgeous. I love the cups you used. This is definitely something I could eat for breakfast. And coming from a non breakfast eater that’s a huge compliment.
Awesome adaptations on this week’s #MuffinMonday! I would have never though to combine blueberries and carrots!
these look great, and i love the muffin cups! the blueberries and carrots were such a clever combination, and the toasted coconut topping was simply inspired! love this!
Sorry to hear about your grandfather, but good to hear he’s doing better. I love muffins, including carrot and blueberry, but I’ve never thought to combine the two. What a great idea! I’m also up for anything that uses maple syrup
Glad to hear your grandfather is home and doing better! What an interesting melding of flavors. I don’t think I’ve ever seen carrot, blueberry, and coconut together before, but it sounds delicious!
Wow these look so healthy and delicious!
So glad to hear your grandfather is doing well. Your muffins look so tempting! The wrappers are absolutely adorable. Have a great day, Jennie!
Thanks, Anna! I just love polka dots.
Those muffin cups are SUPER adorable!! I love your photos. And blog
Thank you so much, Erika!
Glad your grandfather is doing ok! These muffins look amazing, I’ve never had a blueberry carrot muffin and now you have me thinking it’s long overdue
So happy I found this recipe! These are fantastic! I sub honey for the maple syrup and applesauce for the canola oil and they taste simply delicious. Thanks for posting your wonderful recipe.
Hi, Colleen. Thanks for visiting. I’m so glad you enjoyed the muffins. Your substitutions sound wonderful. I’ll have to give it a try.