{"id":7481,"date":"2020-07-29T07:53:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T11:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/content\/?p=7481"},"modified":"2020-07-29T07:53:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T11:53:41","slug":"the-secret-ingredient-for-the-best-blueberry-muffins-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2020\/07\/29\/the-secret-ingredient-for-the-best-blueberry-muffins-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secret Ingredient For The Best Blueberry Muffins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-5369 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blueberry-oatmeal-muffins-ck-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blueberry-oatmeal-muffins-ck-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blueberry-oatmeal-muffins-ck-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blueberry-oatmeal-muffins-ck-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blueberry-oatmeal-muffins-ck.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/>I\u2019m going to tell you my secret for the most amazing blueberry muffins. I love all kinds of blueberry muffins, but my favorite is a rework of this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/6656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tri-Berry Muffin<\/a>\u00a0recipe. Oh I love that recipe too, but when my Mom started making an all-blueberry version, our family agreed it was incredible.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5370\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-09-at-2.28.01-PM-300x160.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-09-at-2.28.01-PM-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-09-at-2.28.01-PM-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-09-at-2.28.01-PM.png 795w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We are full-on in blueberry season right now and I couldn\u2019t be happier. It\u2019s a bonus that blueberries are considered a \u201csuper food.\u201d As I pop a handful of these yummy low-calorie berries (just 30 calories per half cup) in my mouth, I\u2019m not thinking about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods\/blueberries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phytonutrients, or good-for-me vitamins and minerals like K1 and C and manganese<\/a>. I don\u2019t focus on how they are helping my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org\/discussion\/the-power-of-blueberries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heart or my brain<\/a>. I just know they taste like sunshine.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5372\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/child-eating-blueberries-al-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/child-eating-blueberries-al-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/child-eating-blueberries-al.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you love blueberries, then you probably love blueberry pie, cakes, pancakes, smoothies, adding them to cereal and yogurt, and even salads \u2026 oh my the list goes on and on. I\u2019m always looking for ways to enjoy my blueberries. But as I said, my absolute favorite blueberry delight is in this fabulous muffin recipe. It\u2019s so easy to make.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>What sets this muffin apart from others is the amount of cinnamon added.<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5371 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/diet-nutrition_cooking-cookware_cooking-with-spices-cinnamon_1440x1080_000092679421-600x450-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the big secret, and\u00a0<em><strong>wow<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0does it do the trick. Most recipes call for about \u00bd teaspoon of cinnamon. This recipe calls for 1\u00bd\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tablespoons<\/span>! The first hint you are in for a special muffin is the aroma as they bake. The whole house smells amazing, and builds your anticipation for a yummy treat.<\/p>\n<h3>Here\u2019s how easy they are to make:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine the dry ingredients together in one bowl. Make a well in the center to add the wet ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Combine the wet ingredients, and mix into the dry ingredients just enough to combine.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5367\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/mix-muffins-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/mix-muffins-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/mix-muffins-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/mix-muffins.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Fold in the berries and sugar until well covered.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon the mixture into muffins tins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>(Find the full recipe for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/plan\/recipe-box\/blueberry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cinnamon Blueberry Muffins<\/a>\u00a0and add to your meal plan to make sure everything you need is on your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/shopping_lists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DinnerTime Grocery List<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>Your family and friends will be fighting over the last muffin! You can share my secret for the yummiest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/6655\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blueberry muffins<\/a>, or tell everyone it\u2019s all about your magic powers!<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-5368 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blueberry-Muffins-foodiecrush.com-011-e1562697013459-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blueberry-Muffins-foodiecrush.com-011-e1562697013459-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blueberry-Muffins-foodiecrush.com-011-e1562697013459-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blueberry-Muffins-foodiecrush.com-011-e1562697013459-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blueberry-Muffins-foodiecrush.com-011-e1562697013459-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blueberry-Muffins-foodiecrush.com-011-e1562697013459.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">There&#8217;s more than muffins in our recipe box!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Check out the variety of blueberry-inspired recipes in your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/plan\/recipe-box\/blueberry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DinnerTime Recipe Box<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/5755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peach-Blueberry Crisp<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/3451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fruit &amp; Nut Spinach Salad<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/5203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/5755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5385 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/peach-and-blueberry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/peach-and-blueberry.jpg 256w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/peach-and-blueberry-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The taste of summer! Yum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/3451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5387 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Spinach_berry_nuts_salad.thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Spinach_berry_nuts_salad.thumb-1.jpg 256w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Spinach_berry_nuts_salad.thumb-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fresh and bright salad to please anyone&#8217;s palate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/5203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5388 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8f3e41816cfe49a298f4a1d40b54808c.thumb_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8f3e41816cfe49a298f4a1d40b54808c.thumb_.jpg 256w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8f3e41816cfe49a298f4a1d40b54808c.thumb_-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Delicious drizzled over salad, fresh fruit and ice cream.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m going to tell you my secret for the most amazing blueberry muffins. I love all kinds of blueberry muffins, but my favorite is a rework of this\u00a0Tri-Berry Muffin\u00a0recipe. Oh I love that recipe too, but when my Mom started&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2020\/07\/29\/the-secret-ingredient-for-the-best-blueberry-muffins-2\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read&nbsp;More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8,7,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7481"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7481"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7481\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}