Banana Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Banana Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Recipe by Dragon

I have to admit that I'm very particular about what I look for in the perfect muffin. Sadly, most of the muffin recipes I've tried over the years have produced dry muffins. So, I spent some time working on my own recipe. I find that bananas work well for making muffins moist. Blueberries give the muffin some sweetness and a little lemon gives it a fresh taste. These muffins are light and fresh tasting without being too sweet. The top is crunchy and the center is very moist. The perfect muffin!

Makes 12

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup blueberries
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
3 tablespoons sugar









Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease muffin tin.

2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of the lemon rind.

3. Beat together bananas, eggs, brown sugar, butter, lemon juice and vanilla until blended.

4. Stir in dry ingredients until blended. Stir in blueberries just until combined. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, dividing batter equally.

5. For the topping, combine sugar and remaining lemon rind in small dish. Sprinkle evenly over the muffins.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.



This is my entry to the Sugar High Fridays - Berries.

12 comments:

Emiline said...

The muffins look absolutely perfect! I don't think I've ever tried a blueberry/banana muffin. It sounds good.

Zita said...

ooh..I wish fresh blueberries are not that expensive here, your flavors combo sounds delicious.

Peter M said...

Ya don't find muffins like these at Timmy Ho's! May I (grabbing a couple)?

JennDZ - The Leftover Queen said...

I like the blueberries and the lemon together, but I am not much of a banana person...but they look great! :)

Tarah said...

Such beautiful muffins!!

Jeanine said...

Those are some beautiful looking muffins! The perfect muffin, indeed! :)

Leslie said...

um Ya..I'll take one! Or maybe two! Well lets make it three..I'll take four please!!! LOL

~Madeline~ said...

These sound like everything I like in a muffin; light, moist and a cruchy top. Delicious!

Kevin said...

Blueberry muffins are my favorites and those looks really good!

Dragon said...

Emiline: Give them a try. You'll love them.

Zita: They can be expensive here as well. That's why I love the summer.

Peter: Damn right! And yest you can have as many as you want.

Jen: Bananas are one of my favourite fruits.

Tarah: thanks!

Jeanine: thanks!

Leslie: You're welcome to at least dozen. :)

Madeline: You've got great taste in muffins.

Kevin: You'll love these.

Nickki said...

They look so damn good! Love your site :)

Susan from Food Blogga said...

This IS the perfect muffin, Dragon! I agree with absolutely everything you've said. And as for blueberries and lemon, does it get more light and summery? They'll be a delicious addition to SHF! Thanks!

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