I made this granny square baby blanket for some young friends of mine that had their second baby boy, and thought I'd use it before I washed it for gifting. Since Fall has not officially arrived, let's enjoy some 100% Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins with some of my pretty blue teacups, two of which I received from Stephanie's Teacup Exchange, from the The Enchanting Rose.
I always keep this basket on my coffee table in the family room, filled with plants. Isn't the Jim Shore "Peace" angel so pretty?
The two teacups on the left were from the teacup exchange from The Enchanting Rose.
Yield: recipe states 12, but I made 16
100% Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
These muffins are so very moist and there are no eggs in the recipe (it's not a mistake!). I was very impressed with how wonderful they are.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 and 1/4 cups White Whole Wheat Flour or Whole Wheat Flour (what I used)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk
- cinnamon sugar or coarse white sparkling sugar, for topping
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease the cups of a muffin pan; or line with paper baking cups and spray the paper cups.
- Whisk all the dry ingredients,including the blueberries
- In a separate bowl, whisk the vanilla, oil, and buttermilk.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just to combine.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them nearly full.
- Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the cinnamon sugar or sparkling sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven, and after 5 minutes, transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
This blanket was a fun project using Ice Cream Scoop yarn that I bought on clearance from Michael's. Using variegated yarn makes crocheting much more interesting. Now the blanket is washed and ready to be gifted to the new baby.
I am sharing this with these lovely parties:
Thank you for your visit! xo
Your blanket turned out cute Kitty! I use whole wheat flour as often as I can, the muffins sound great:@)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of you to make the baby a blanket! I am printing this recipe since I prefer using whole wheat flour for muffins. They sound great. xo
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty in blue and white. Such a gorgeous crochet blanket, Kitty. The angel is sweet. How interesting there are no eggs in this recipe. The muffins do look delicious.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty blanket and sweet gift Kitty, I know your friends will appreciate your thoughtfulness! I love your pretty new blue and white teacups too and the muffins would be a afternoon teatime or breakfast treat. :)
ReplyDeleteYour blueberry muffin vignette is so pretty Kitty! And the blanket is gorgeous! I love to crochet baby blankets but have never attempted the square pattern, is it hard? The receiver is going to be thrilled! Have a lovely week~
ReplyDeleteAwww such a beautiful blanket! I know they're going to love it. Your table setting as usual is lovely and the muffins look yummy as well! We are enjoying JULY-like weather here in Chicago so I'm hoping to sit out in my gazebo this afternoon and enjoy a cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful way to start a day! Will be trying your muffin recipe soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for recipes using wheat flour as I'm prediabetic and have to watch the carbs, so I'm looking forward to trying these muffins.
ReplyDeleteYour blue & white blanket is so pretty!
Hello Kitty, I love the pretty baby blanket that you crocheted. I love making them for family and for donating to my church. The muffins look so good and I can't wait to bake them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at C&C with J&J. Enjoy the week.
Julie xo
Awe that baby blanket is so pretty. I never did learn to crochet. I got as far as chain stitch! LOL! Ooh, a muffin and a cup of coffee would be a great afternoon pick me up for me. Hoping you are having a great week. God is good. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty!Love your blanket,so beautiful!The teacups are gorgeous too!I also love your plants basket.Your muffins look great,mouthwatering...Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty blue-themed tea! The teacups that your swap partners sent you are both lovely. I'm looking forward to finding out who I got paired up with this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe crocheted blanket will be welcomed by the new little one and family. It matches perfectly with the blue and white teacups. I signed up again this time and will be curious to see who I'm matched up with.
ReplyDeleteYummy sounding (and looking) muffins!
I love the granny square baby blanket! It is so pretty! You did a wonderful job! And your teacups are always so pretty! =)
ReplyDeleteMuffins are my weakness, your recipe sounds delicious!
Oh I like that baby afghan... I have a little great-nephew on his way... Yes, you have my gears turning.
ReplyDeleteIt sure made a pretty topper to complement your blueberry muffin tea.
Kitty, the baby blanket is gorgeous! I love working with colors like that. It definitely makes the work lighter (not boring!). Pretty tea cups and yummy recipe. Thank you for sharing your lovely tea party with us!
ReplyDeleteYeah, baby!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have some whole wheat flower, thank you for a recipe I can use for it.
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How I love all these soft blue tones, Kitty! Your baby afghan is adorable & sure to be used & loved for many years. Love seeing the Jim Shore Peace Angel!!!
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm not a fan of whole wheat anything, your muffins look quite yummy. Of course beautiful teacups & a setting like you've displayed would make anything look extra appetizing. Well done!
Sweet friend, that blanket is a work of art! Oh, what talent you have :) And it will certainly be enjoyed by the little one {{smiles}}
ReplyDeleteYour muffins look ever so tasty and I must say your blue tea cups looked lovely with your muffins and blanket.
Thinking of you! Love and hugs sent your way!
Wonderful looking muffins, Kitty! Pretty teacups too. Your tea table looks very inviting especially with the basket of plants there. Someone will be very happy to receive the baby blanket. Have a lovely day.
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Sandi
Hi Kitty! Your blanket is so sweet. Have not made a baby blanket in years. I sbould pick up those hooks again. I really do want to make some crochet pumpkins that you did last fall I believe. You have a very lovely tea cup collection. Blueberry muffins are a fave of mine.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty! Your blanket is so sweet. Have not made a baby blanket in years. I sbould pick up those hooks again. I really do want to make some crochet pumpkins that you did last fall I believe. You have a very lovely tea cup collection. Blueberry muffins are a fave of mine.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, Love your gorgeous baby blanket. The color is beautiful and I too love the variegated yarn. The new baby and parents will love it. What a pretty fall table for tea with your blue and white tea cups. They are all so pretty along with Jim Shore's beautiful peace angel.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the delicious muffins. They look so good and I will have to try these for sure.
Thanks for sharing and wishing you a beautiful fall day. Let's hope for some cooler weather soon. Blessings my friend. xo
What a sweet gift for your friend's baby boy. Handmade with love is so special.
ReplyDeleteI know your muffins are good with buttermilk! It makes things so moist.
Your blue collection of cookie cups are so pretty. I always enjoy your posts.
Such a beautiful gift for a lucky baby boy! I like you use it as a background for your tea table, such lovely blues. The cups are delightful and so it the basket and setting. You always set such lovely tables. Nice to have pics of gifts you make for remembrance.........
ReplyDeleteKitty, I pinned this recipe - thank you. I love whole wheat breads, and the fact that you mention this being so moist is a plus for me. Your baby blanket is adorable. I still have the ones made for my girls when they were born. They're treasures!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little baby blanket, Kitty. I can just imagine that little one all wrapped up and cozy inside. Love your collection of pretty blue teacups and the angel. I am always looking for healthier versions for baking and these sound perfect. I have blueberries in the fridge right now.....Sending hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteAnything whole wheat perks my ears and when you add blueberries to the mix, well, that's a WHOLE nuther story! And I think I might recognize one of those teacups. You did a beautiful job on the baby blanket too! Enjoy the rest of your week, Kitty!
ReplyDeleteLove this tea time Kitty! I love granny squares...almost the only thing I can crochet successfully! Lol! Your basket is perfect, and I can't wait to make the muffins. I really like King Arthur recipes. And of course I love the pretty blue and white Teacups! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea
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No egg? Wow! Now that sounds really wonderful, and upon your recommendation, I shall set about trying to make these. I love blueberry muffins, my freezer is full of blueberries! What a darling little blanket you made too, and it really made a nice little table topper too :)
ReplyDeleteKitty, I wish I could crochet - I'm sure it would take me so long to make a small blanket that if someone wanted to buy it I'd have to charge a thousand dollars for it! :D I want to try those muffins; they sound wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour Baby Blanket turned out so beautiful. I see another muffin recipe and they do look delicious. Thank you Kitty for sharing another wonderful tea time at your home.
ReplyDeleteKitty, the muffins sound wonderful and what a precious gift for the new baby. Beautiful blues my friend! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
What a pretty gift Kitty. The recipient will be really happy to receive such a special gift. I love the blue teacups. Perfect for tea with blueberry muffins. Hope you are enjoying the early fall. xo Deborah
ReplyDeleteKitty, I love the blue and white. The striped one I like best. Jim Shore angels are great. Have a great week. Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the blanket, it looks great. I always love your tea settings on your patio and your Muffins look delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
All this pretty blue is easy on the eye! Blueberry muffins are a favorite of mine. I have not tried a whole wheat flour recipe but sounds good. I have tried whole wheat with my pumpkin bread recipe and I love it!Love all the pretty blue cups and that blanket is adorable. That is a skill I am sorry to say does not come easy to me. I wish I could do that! Such a lovely baby gift!
ReplyDeleteI love the blanket! I just love to see handmade items. I have yet to make a blanket...though I knit, it takes me so long to do anything, homeschooling 4 kids, that I don't dare take on a project that big! ha, ha. The recipe looks delicious. Thank you!
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