Blueberry Muffins à la suisse

Serves 12
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 20 min
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Blueberry muffins are a favourite in every household. Grated orange peel offers a hint of citrus in this recipe that’s great for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. Be sure to make extras to freeze for later.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cups (170 mL) packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
  • Grated rind of one medium orange (about 1 tbsp/15 mL)
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt
  • 1 ½ cup (375 mL) shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 ½ cup (375 mL) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup (250 mL) milk (1%)
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Step 2

    Spray twelve muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.

  • Step 3

    Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, orange rind and salt in large bowl; mix well. Stir in cheese and blueberries.

  • Step 4

    Whisk eggs, milk, oil and vanilla in medium bowl until blended. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.

  • Step 5

    Bake in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven until golden brown and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before turning out onto wire rack.

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These muffins freeze well. To reheat, wrap one muffin in a paper towel and microwave on Defrost until warm, about 1 1/2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories208
Fat6 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate32 g
Fibre3 g
Sugars15 g
Protein8 g
Sodium295 mg