Cherry Blueberry Muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Cherry Blueberry Muffins
45 min.
12
202kcal

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These cherry blueberry muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're packed with fresh, juicy berries and a hint of lemon, making them the perfect breakfast or brunch treat. The combination of almond flour and yogurt gives these muffins a tender crumb and a slightly nutty flavor. Plus, they're vegetarian and provide a good source of protein and healthy fats.

This recipe is easy to follow and comes together quickly, making it a great option for busy mornings or weekend brunches. The muffins are also freezer-friendly, so you can always have a healthy breakfast option on hand. Simply pop them in the oven or toaster oven to reheat and enjoy a warm, freshly baked muffin anytime.

Not only do these muffins taste amazing, but they also offer a good source of essential nutrients. The cherries and blueberries provide antioxidants and vitamins, while the almond flour and yogurt add protein and healthy fats. These muffins are a nutritious and delicious way to fuel your body and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast option or a tasty treat to share with friends, these cherry blueberry muffins are sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake up a batch of these delicious and nutritious muffins today!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons smooth almond butter 
  • tablespoons smooth almond butter 
  • 0.5 cup almond flour 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.1 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup blueberries 
  • cup cherries pitted roughly chopped
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoons lemon zest 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 cups unbleached flour white
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  • cup yogurt (I used goat milk yogurt)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Grease twelve regular sized muffin cups well with butter or oil.In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, lemon zest and salt. Make a well in the center of the ingredients and set aside.In another bowl, combine the yogurt with the lemon juice.
  2. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Now add the vanilla and almond butter and whisk until well combined.
  3. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just to combine. Gently fold in the cherries and blueberries.Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups and bake in a preheat 350 degree oven for 20 - 25 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean. Leave the muffins in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool.Yields 12 berry filled muffins.

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein13.26%
Fat43.49%
Carbs43.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.26
Glycemic Load
11.07
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.6734782608696%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4mg
Petunidin
1.94mg
Delphinidin
2.18mg
Malvidin
4.17mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Peonidin
1.42mg
Catechin
0.83mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.61mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.74mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:202.29kcal
10.11%
Fat:10.09g
15.52%
Saturated Fat:1.42g
8.9%
Carbohydrates:22.58g
7.53%
Net Carbohydrates:20.18g
7.34%
Sugar:7.99g
8.88%
Cholesterol:29.52mg
9.84%
Sodium:200.8mg
8.73%
Alcohol:0.23g
1.27%
Protein:6.92g
13.84%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.39%
Vitamin E:2.78mg
18.55%
Selenium:9.03µg
12.9%
Phosphorus:124.37mg
12.44%
Calcium:122.25mg
12.22%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.55%
Magnesium:39.42mg
9.85%
Fiber:2.4g
9.59%
Copper:0.15mg
7.73%
Iron:0.97mg
5.37%
Potassium:180.33mg
5.15%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.4%
Folate:15.58µg
3.9%
Vitamin C:2.58mg
3.13%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.11%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3.02%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.74%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.44%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.37%
Vitamin A:91.21IU
1.82%
Vitamin K:1.56µg
1.49%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.33%