Blueberry Vanilla Mini Muffins

The blueberry bush in my backyard is circa 2007.  It's not planted in the best location, I don't remember to water it very enough and let's just say - pruning it is not my forte.😂  But despite my shortcomings as a blueberry farmer - it survives.  It does more than survive really - it thrives - in spite of me.  

It makes me so happy to watch as the hundreds of tiny berries that hang from its branches turn from green to a deep blue as the summer progresses.  Every summer I look forward to snacking on fresh berries while I'm outside watering the garden or passing by the bush on the way to the neighbors house.

A handful of berries at a time is about all that I ever got at one time.  I was totally okay with that.  I assumed that the birds and the deer around my house were enjoying the sweet berries just as much as I was. 🦉🦌I realize that I could have covered the bush but I never bothered because I felt like the animals needed a snack too.  ​

Fast forward to 2021 and I am picking BUCKETS of blueberries from my 14 year old blueberry bush.  💁🏻‍♀️ What changed?  This is the first summer that we haven't had a mischievous Weimeriner.  I am absolutely convinced that it wasn't the birds or the deer after all.   Mia was eating all of the precious berries off of my bush. 🤣 Our crazy dog was sneaking around the backyard, stealing berries without me ever knowing.  🐶😅

Since I find myself with an abundance of fresh blueberries this summer - I'm making all the fun blueberry recipes.  My latest creation is a blueberry vanilla mini muffin.  I normally opt for giant, oversized, bakery style muffins but for some reason, I was feeling like a more dainty and bite sized muffin today.  Calories don't count when muffins are tiny, right?   These muffins are amazing and if you don't have yogurt on hand, you can substitute sour cream.  

Blueberry Vanilla Mini Muffins
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt, plain
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla 
1 cup blueberries
2 tablespoons sparkling sugar

Whisk together yogurt, butter, sugar, egg and vanilla.

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.

Pour egg mixture over dry ingredients and stir with a rubber scraper. 

Gently stir in blueberries. 

Scoop batter into a greased or paper lined mini muffin pan. 

Sprinkle with sparkling sugar. 

Bake 10-12 minutes at 350.

These muffins are delicious but I've got so many blueberries - I need you to share your favorite ways to enjoy blueberries.  I want to see your cobbler recipes, your shortcakes, your famous pies and grandma's blueberry cheesecake recipe.  You can send them in a comment or shoot me an email.  [email protected]  TIA

Ciao!

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