I found myself baking these in lieu of writing my grant application yesterday. :) I happily pass on the procrastination to you.
A :)
Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
Ingredients:
1 c all-purpose flour
1 c whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp lemon zest, organic
3 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 c buttermilk (To make your own, add 1 Tbsp lemon juice to a scant cup of milk and set aside to curd for 5-10 minutes.)
170 g container of fresh blueberries (For frozen, measure to 1 cup and coat with 2 Tbsp flour before adding to mixture.)
Streusel Topping*
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Earth Balance (or butter)
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp milled flax
*Combine in a small bowl. Using a fork, press fat through dry ingredients until crumbly.
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin pan and set aside.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon zest. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, stir together sugars and oil. Beat in egg. Add vanilla. Whisk in buttermilk.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet, folding until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
5. Fill muffin cups, sprinkle with topping, and bake for 20-22 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!
Anita Kushwaha, Author 
Ooo lovely! Baking is one of my top ways to procrastinate. Please keep passing it on to us :-)
Ha ha, thanks Claire! Me too! I tried sooo hard to write a lengthy synopsis (about a book only 1/3 of the finished, sigh) but caved and hid in my kitchen instead. ;)
Ha ha! Grant application for what?
I know, I’m bad, ha ha. :) I’m applying for writing grants to help fund my novel-in-progress. I get grumpy every time I have to write a synopsis!
I see. Good luck xx
Thank you! I’m determined to get back to work…eventually. It’s just nice to procrastinate a little sometimes. Especially when there’s a food reward, ha ha. ;)
Of course :)
We writers do seem to like using the kitchen as an acceptable alternative to in front of the computer….
Ha ha, yes Jadi, I find it quite a refuge! :)
Baking is my favorite way to procrasti…uh… multi-task. When the weather cools down next week, I need to try this recipe because I can’t resist trying any blueberry recipe that includes a streusel topping.
I love multi-tasking too, ha ha! And streusel topping. ;) Oh cool, I hope the recipe works out for you. I’m a sucker for blubes too. I was happy with the way the muffins turned out because sometimes I find berry muffins can be a bit mushy, if you know what I mean. But luckily these ones weren’t. I think it also helped that I used smaller wild blueberries. Thanks for stopping by, Kas! :)
these look lovely and the taste of lemon and blueberries sounds so good. These sound healthy with the flour and flax seed! Yumm
Thanks, Lynn! Things have been hectic lately but I hope to post some fall baking recipes soon. Thanksgiving’s just around the corner up here. My favourite! :)
I know!! me too, I just love Fall!