Okay, so I was reading some library books to my 3-year old, Benjamin, and one of our picks this week was Little Red Riding Hood. It was a cute modern-day version, and at the end they had this muffin recipe. I jotted it down, because I thought it would be fun to try it out. And "Granny's secret ingredient" was fascinating. Who ever heard of sunflower seeds in a sweet blueberry muffin? Well, now I know why the wolf in this version was dead-set on stealing those muffins from Little Red Riding Hood! These are so good! I was very pleasantly surprised, because as I was making the batter I was pretty sure they were going to be dissappointing. I've never had a muffin batter that was so THICK. I could hardly stir in the blueberries at all. Since I was using fresh blueberries, it was extra tricky not to smash them in the effort. You'll see what I mean! Anyway, they came out of the oven smelling and looking delicious, and they tasted even better! The secret ingredient - sunflower seeds - add so much to these. Honestly, the salty nutty flavor combine with the sweetness to make such a unique and amazing muffin. Sounds cheesy? I know, I know, but I'm being totally sincere. The sunflower seeds were awesome in this! I really loved these! :) Let me know what you think!Little Red Riding Hood's Blueberry Wheat Muffins
Submitted by Erin
2 eggs
½ c. melted butter
1 c. sugar
½ tsp almond extract
1 c. wheat flour
1 c. white flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 c. blueberries
¼ c. sunflower seeds (Granny’s secret ingredient)
Mix eggs, butter, sugar, and almond extract. Combine dry ingredients (flours, baking powder, salt) and add to the egg mixture. Stir until just combined. Gently stir in the blueberries and the secret ingredient, after making sure that there are no wolves lurking about.
Fill greased muffin tins ¾ full, and bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes. These muffins taste best when shared.
That is really fun that the book came with this recipe! They sound really yummy too. I have been trying to use wholegrains in all my baking lately. Thanks for sharing this recipe! I will be making them!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds delicious and wholesome! I'll have to be careful about the wolves...we live too close to the wilderness for comfort...!:)
ReplyDeleteSunflower seeds in muffins? What a great idea. I am glad you used whole wheat flour, a healthy way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteThese look delish, and i have all the ingredients...especially Granny's secret ingredient! I'm excited to try them. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh, they sound wonderful. Good reading and treats, too. Score.
ReplyDeleteThese muffins look great, I would never think to add sunflower seeds.
ReplyDeleteI love salty/sweet combos. I'll have to give these a try.
ReplyDeleteI tried these a few weeks ago, and we love them! The almond extract and the sunflower seeds add great flavor. I have made them three more times. They are so good!
ReplyDeleteYou saved me! This has been a favorite of my girls' for 7 or 8 years, and for some reason this morning, I couldn't find the recipe! I'm so glad you posted it. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun memory! I am an Elementary School Librarian so I know the book well. I fondly remember reading this to my boys (now aged 19 and 17) and baking the muffins. Today I bought some organic blueberries and I thought to myself "I wonder if I can find that Red Ridding Hood recipe on the dot com?" I did find it! Thanks I just baked them and they are a great as I remember them being.
ReplyDeleteI am searching this online as I am baking them now with my 5 year old and was sure there was a missing ingredient since this is the thickest muffin batter I have ever seen. I guess I will just carry on trying to get the blueberries into it and hope they come out as delicious as yours did! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI lost my recipe so you really saved us.I❤❤❤❤this recipe SO MUCH!!!!!!
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