ADVERTISEMENT
### **Instructions:**
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
2. **Prepare the Dry Ingredients:**
– In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). This helps ensure that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. **Prepare the Wet Ingredients:**
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce (or Greek yogurt), milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:**
– Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
5. **Coat the Berries:**
– In a small bowl, toss the fresh berries with 1 tablespoon of flour. This will help prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during baking and give them an even distribution throughout the batter.
6. **Fold in the Berries:**
– Gently fold the coated berries into the muffin batter. Stir until the berries are evenly incorporated into the mixture. Again, be careful not to overmix.
7. **Fill the Muffin Tin:**
– Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. If you want an extra touch, you can top each muffin with a few extra berries before baking.
8. **Bake the Muffins:**
– Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the muffins start to brown too quickly, you can cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
9. **Cool and Serve:**
– Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. **Enjoy:**
– Serve these Triple Berry Muffins warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of jam for a truly indulgent treat. They’re also delicious on their own for breakfast or as a snack throughout the day!
### **Tips for Perfect Triple Berry Muffins:**
– **Use Fresh Berries:** Fresh berries provide the best flavor and texture, but if you need to use frozen berries, be sure to toss them in flour to prevent them from bleeding too much into the batter.
– **Don’t Overmix:** Overmixing the batter can lead to tough, dense muffins. Stir the batter until just combined to ensure a light, fluffy texture.
– **Try a Streusel Topping:** For an extra touch of sweetness and crunch, sprinkle a little streusel topping (made with butter, sugar, and flour) on top of the muffins before baking.
– **Storage:** These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat frozen muffins, simply microwave for about 30 seconds or place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
### **Why You’ll Make These Again and Again:**
Triple Berry Muffins are a perfect way to enjoy the natural sweetness of fresh fruit, with the added benefits of fiber and antioxidants. They make a great breakfast, snack, or even a light dessert. These muffins are so easy to prepare, and their delicious flavor and texture will have you baking a new batch every week! Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just for yourself, these muffins are sure to be a hit.
So, grab your favorite berries and get ready to enjoy a bite of muffin perfection with this Triple Berry Muffin recipe!
ADVERTISEMENT
