July 11th is National Blueberry Muffin Day #BlueberryMuffinDay which is Charlie’s favorite Muffins and David also likes Blueberries Muffins which I don’t care for. I like Banana Nut Muffins. How about you. Do you like Blueberry Muffins? If so would you like to make Blueberry Muffins with Charlie which would have been a fun addition to our #Homeschool Cooking Class and if your Homeschooling your children baking Blueberry Muffins can be a reading, math and science class making National Blueberry Day a fantastic #Homeschool resource.
National Blueberry Muffin Day is celebrated on July 11th. Did you know Blueberry is one of the less popular Muffin flavors? hose who love Blueberry Muffins swear by it! National Blueberry Muffin Day was created in order to celebrate the culinary delight that is the Blueberry Muffin! Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and have tons of health benefits, and having a Muffin is the tastiest way to incorporate these Berries into your diet.
In fact, a lot of people consider Blueberries to be a superfood. These Berries aid in weight loss and healthy digestion, and they keep you full for a long time. Moreover, Blueberries also boost mental health, protect against heart disease, manage blood sugar levels, improve skin clarity, and make our bones strong. The list of Blueberry benefits is really quite impressive!
Like many beloved food items, the origin of the Blueberry Muffin is a tale of adaptation and a stroke of culinary good luck. For the longest time, an ancient Berry known as the Bilberry was commonly used in baked foods throughout Europe. When the pilgrims first arrived in the America, the Pilgrims realized that Bilberries were scarce in this new land. And that’s how the Bilberries were replaced by Blueberries. As they started developing a taste for Blueberries, the pilgrims began to add them to popular baked goods including Cakes, Pies, and of course, Muffins.
Fresh Blueberries are used in Ice Creams and Pancakes. Similarly, frozen Blueberries are added into smoothies and pickled Blueberries make for delightful candies. But the only Blueberries that can be added to Muffins are dried Blueberries. Of course, Blueberry Syrup and Blueberry Frosting can be used to add that extra zing to Muffins.
Ever since Muffins and Blueberries came together, the breakfast platter has transformed for the better. Blueberry Muffins and a glass of cold Milk (or a cup of hot Coffee) make for a tasty breakfast, especially if you are in a rush. Warming your Muffins before serving the Muffins makes them more soft and delicious. National Blueberry Muffin Day was set up to honor the Blueberry Muffin.
LET’S CELEBRATE NATIONAL BLUEBERRY MUFFIN DAY
- Invite your baker buddies and organize a Blueberry Muffin bake-off. Make the bake-off interesting by adding your own Frosting and garnish.
- Celebrate National Blueberry Muffin Day by bringing a box of Blueberry Muffins to work. Your coworkers will love this delicious surprise.
- If your not a fan of Muffins. You can also try your hand at making Blueberry Pies or Blueberry Ice Cream. Or enjoy a Blueberry Popsicle.
FACTS ABOUT BLUEBERRIES
- Half a cup of Blueberries only contains 44 calories.
- Humans have been eating Blueberries for 13,000 years.
- Blueberries are the only naturally occurring blue-colored fruit.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL BLUEBERRY MUFFIN DAY
- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and also the tastiest on National Blueberry Muffin Day. A simple Muffin makes your breakfast plate delicious and filling.
- Treat yourself with a Blueberry Muffin today and pair the Blueberry Muffin with your favorite Coffee brew and see how this instantly cheers you up.
- Treating your friends and coworkers is the best way to celebrate National Blueberry Muffin Day because everybody loves Blueberry Muffins and, as they say, the way to the heart is through the stomach!
Recipe for Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup milk, or more as needed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup butter, cubed
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 8 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
- To make the muffins: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Pour oil into a small liquid measuring cup. Add egg and enough milk to reach the 1-cup mark; stir until combined. Pour into flour mixture and mix just until batter is combined. Fold in blueberries; set batter aside.
- To make the crumb topping: Combine sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until crumbly.
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling right to the top. Sprinkle with crumb topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
