Cherry Limeade Muffins

This recipe came about from my desire to use the fresh produce I had on hand. Namely, cherries. I decided to take my favorite raspberry muffin and sub out the raspberries for cherries. Then while I was at it, I thought of the Cherry Limeade Cupcakes that Katie made last weekend, and decided to morph the muffin just a little bit more by adding lime.

Here’s the delicious result:

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Cherry Limeade Muffins

Enjoy the sweet-tart combination of cherries and limes in an easily portable whole grain muffin.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cherries, cherry limeade, cherry limeade muffins, cherry muffins, muffin recipe, muffins with streusel

Servings: 12

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

• 2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup neutral oil
• 2 egg beaten
• 2 lime zested
• 1 cup fresh sweet cherries pitted and chopped
• 2 tbsp demerara sugar

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a muffin pan with papers or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another mixing bowl combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and zest of 1 lime. Beat well to combine.
• Pour the wet mixture over the dry and add the cherries. Fold in with a rubber spatula just until combined.
• Scoop the batter into muffin cups, dividing evenly.
• In a small bowl combine the demerara sugar and zest of 1 lime. Sprinkle the unbaked muffin tops with this sugar-lime zest mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until tester comes out clean.

Notes

To make ahead: Baked and cooled muffins can be stored in an ziptop freezer bag in the freezer. Thaw on the counter before serving. Refresh in a 350degree oven for 5 minutes, if preferred.

Nutritional value is for 1 muffin. 

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg