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Blueberry Muffins with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Orange Zest

Instructions

For muffins that kids of all ages will love, just add blueberries! Fresh blueberries make this morning treat something your family will reach for after school and after dinner too. Another must-have for delicious baked goods is Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Lucini, which easily substitutes for butter in our blueberry muffin recipe, below. Shop our online store for high-quality olive oils, vinaigrettes, hand-crafted sauces and more, all in the authentic Italian style. At Lucini Italia Co., we create premium products and gourmet recipes in partnership with area farmers, wellness experts, and renowned chefs. If you want a special dish to serve family or friends, browse our collection of recipes.

Bursting With Blueberry, Cherry and Orange Flavors

We added a little kick and some extra fruitiness to our blueberry muffins with orange zest and our Dark Cherry Balsamico. Our premium EVOO and an added cup of yogurt deliver moist muffins that you’ll enjoy serving almost as much as your family enjoys eating them.

Recipe Summary

Recipe Servings: 12 standard muffins or 24 minature muffins Recipe Preparation Time: 5 minutes Recipe Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose Flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 4 large eggs Zest from one orange 3 tbsp Lucini® Dark Cherry Balsamico 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup Lucini® extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

Adjust the oven rack to the middle-lower part of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Place paper liners in a standard 12-cup muffin pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside. Using an electric mixer beat the sugar, eggs, and zest in a large bowl until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the vinegar. Gradually beat in the oil. Beat in one half of the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Beat in one third of the yogurt. Beat in half of the remaining dry ingredients. Beat in a second third of the yogurt. Beat in the remaining dry ingredients and then the remaining yogurt. Do not over beat. Fold in the berries. If you are using frozen berries, defrost them first, drain the excess liquid, and then coat them in a light dusting of flour. Distribute the muffin dough equally among the cups and bake until muffins are golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Test with a long toothpick to make sure the center of the muffins are done. Set on wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Remove muffins from the tin and serve when still warm. Extra virgin olive oil, cherry-infused balsamico and orange zest add new flavors and depth to this breakfast classic. Fresh berries work best, but can be substituted with frozen berries in a pinch. Raspberries and blackberries are also equally delightful.

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