Blueberry Mojito Muffins

These Blueberry Mojito Muffins combine a classic bluberry muffin with a fresh pop of mint and a crunchy sugar crust for the perfect combination of sweet and fresh. It's gonna be awesome.

Gemini season is a time for duality. It's an opportunity to bring together things that don't usually belong. It's an invitation to explore the mindblowing reality of the principle of polarity, the belief that everything has its opposite but that it's all actually the same thing. Stop and think about that for a minute.

Gemini season turns up the volume on our creative ideas and allows us to open up to unexpected possibilities. It's a great time to experiment in the kitchen with some wildly delicious mash ups. So whether you're making a Spaghetti Quesadilla or Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes, you're allowed to reimagine your food as something totally new and awesome. And even if the experiment doesn't go perfectly , there's a pretty good chance it will be delicious.

What makes Blueberry Mojito Muffins so awesome?

This little treat is a muffin cocktail mash up that's absolutely awesome. I've taken a classic bluberry muffin and added a sweet and crunchy topping of demerara sugar and dried mint. There's just a hint of refreshing herbiness and a touch of sweetness to balance out the tart fresh blueberies. And the muffin itself is perfectly tender and fluffy and absolutely loaded with fresh fruit.

These are awesome as a quick breakfast on the go or as an afternoon sweet treat to keep you smiling as the day wears on. They've got some natural sweetness to them, but they're not a straight up sugar bomb. Plus, those bursting blueberries are just gorgeous. Everyone will love them.

Magical Properties of Blueberries

Blueberries, with their perfectly spherical shape and deep rich color are tied to the element of earth and the planet Saturn. They have strong protective vibes and can be used in warding spells. You can also call on the energy of blueberries to bring you wisdom. (Source: The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing & Self-Care by Maggie Haseman)

For more on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make these muffins. The full details are in the recipe card below.

• Flour - all-purpose or plain
• Baking powder
• Baking soda - aka bicarbonate of soda
• Salt - I use fine sea salt
• Sugar - caster or granulated sugar, plus some coarse demerara sugar for the top
• Vegetable oil - anything with a neutral flavor
• Eggs
• Plain yogurt - not Greek yogurt or other thicker varieties
• Blueberries
• Dried mint

Tips for making Blueberry Mojito Muffins

Making your muffin batter is so easy. You'll mix your dry ingredients together in your mixing bowl, then whisk your wet ingredients together in another container. I use a big measuring jug. For these muffins, you'll dust your clean and dried blueberries in a spoonful of the dry ingredients next. This helps stop your berries from sinking to the bottom. Then add the wet mix to the dry mix, and stir and fold gently until the mixture comes together. Don't overmix, though. A few lumps are fine. Once it's incorporated, fold in your blueberries.

I usually don't use papers for muffins because I like them to have a bit of a crust on the outside. The berries did stick to the pan a bit, though, making them hard to remove, so if you want to use paper liners here, go right ahead. Divide your batter into the cups of your muffin pan, filling them to the top so they'll rise beautifully.

The mojito element comes from the topping. Combine your demerara sugar and dried mint in a small container, and rub them together for a minute with your fingers to release the flavor of the mint into the sugar. Then sprinkle that mixture generously over each muffin before they go in the oven.

Bake for about 20 minutes until beautifully risen and golden brown. Turn them out as soon as possible to let them cool. This keeps your muffins from going soggy. Eat at least one while it's still warm.

FAQ

There's nothing like a brilliant mash up, and these Blueberry Mojito Muffins are no exception. I hope you'll give them a try.

Looking for more awesome muffins recipes? Try these Caramel Butterscotch Muffins or some Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins.

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