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Summer Muffin Recipes: Pineapple, Raspberries & Blueberries, Oh My!
I find that I’m lured by the muffin. It never seems as evil a choice as “the donut,” and it usually has some fruit contained within… seemingly healthy, right? I remember years ago I was shocked to see a report that the muffin is actually a small cake (with accompanying calories). And that those grandiose, gargantuan-sized muffins that no-one should ever eat on their own… contain a good-sized chunk of your intended calorie allotment for any given day. Devastating news, but the calories can be more manageable if the muffins are made into normal-sized portions.
Now that I have you totally fearing to eat muffins ever again, I have some good summery-themed muffins to share with you. Two are of the normal variety, and one is toned down to be a bit more low-cal and healthy. They’re all delicious though, so you make the choice. Just don’t eat them all in one sitting and I’m sure you’ll be ok 
All can be made ahead and then frozen in individual portions to be defrosted later when the muffin-mood strikes.
Sugar-Crusted Raspberry Muffins: These are a slightly sweet muffin with chunks of fresh raspberries tucked within. They’re topped with a layer of white sugar, and if you have any of that wonderful chunky, sparkling-white sugar to sprinkle on top then that makes these even better. And since I know someone is going to ask where I got these cute cupcake liners, I’ll just go ahead and tell you that I ordered them from www.BakeItPretty.com.
Next are some wonderful Pineapple Muffins. You can make these with fresh pineapple or canned. The pineapple lends a small amount of sweetness to the muffins without overwhelming them with a strong pineapple flavor. These were a big hit at a brunch I attended.
Here’s your especially healthy option: Blueberry- Oatmeal Muffins. For this recipe, I’ve included nutritional information as well as Weight Watcher’s points. They have some wheat flour incorporated into them and plenty of fresh blueberries. A delicious choice, especially when blueberries are fresh-as-can-be and are dirt cheap.
All of the recipes for the muffins mentioned in this post can be found by clicking on recipe titles above.
I'm Lori Lange, recipe developer, food writer and Mom. I'm sharing over 2,600 of my favorite recipes with you.
Sarah, Maison Cupcak — July 22, 2010 @ 1:55 AM
The size of muffins has got rather ridiculous lately, my doctor’s surgery even has a poster up of two muffins to illustrate portion distortion!
Yours look far more manageable. I have some raspberries growing in my garden right now and reckon it would be fun to make some raspberry muffins with my 3 year old.
Kat Brown — July 22, 2010 @ 2:21 AM
I love blueberries. Alas, they never get cheap and plentiful where I live and I usually can’t bring myself to pay top dollar for meager portions of less-than-fresh berries.
I dream of one day owning a garden with a blueberry bush or 3 so that I can gorge on fresh berries every year! Until then, I will have to try the recipe with frozen berries instead. Thanks!
patsyk — July 22, 2010 @ 5:32 AM
I adore muffins! I have a hard time saying no to those little mini cakes!
Alexandra — July 22, 2010 @ 5:58 AM
I agree, it’s about portion size, as with most things we eat. My mom is always telling me how terrible muffins are and how I shouldn’t have any. But there’s a big difference between a huge chocolate muffin from Starbucks and a normal sized banana muffin made with Splenda and whole wheat flour that I make at home! I use the “but there’s fruit!” thing too
MollyCookie — July 22, 2010 @ 6:45 AM
Those look fantastic! I love muffins and I’ve never tried a pineapple one, but I might have to now
Maria — July 22, 2010 @ 8:43 AM
Perfect for a summer breakfast treat!
Sues — July 22, 2010 @ 10:16 AM
I think I need more muffins in my life! And I might need to start with the pineapple muffins… Or perhaps the blueberry-oatmeal muffins. Life is full of tough choices!
nina — July 22, 2010 @ 1:08 PM
You have captured summer in those delicious muffins. Love the pineapple one the best though!
Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes) — July 22, 2010 @ 4:22 PM
Hehehe I love how you clicked those muffins on the beach!! I love muffins too, gives me delusions of eating healthy
Honey — July 22, 2010 @ 4:46 PM
Totally jealous of the beach scene. Love the muffins!
Mei Teng — July 22, 2010 @ 11:08 PM
Beautiful sugar-crusted raspberry muffins.
Irada — July 23, 2010 @ 1:39 AM
I am a big fan of blueberry muffins and those would be very welcome with a cup of tea.
Amanda — July 23, 2010 @ 4:25 AM
Those look great L! Love fresh fruit in muffins
Barbara — July 23, 2010 @ 4:44 AM
I wish that breakfast plate was in my kitchen waiting for me right now! Yum, Lori.
And what adorable paper muffin liners!
Wendy — July 23, 2010 @ 7:37 AM
While I wouldn’t be able to eat them, I wonder how a mango muffin would be.
RecipeGirl's Mom — July 24, 2010 @ 5:40 PM
All three of these muffins look really tasty. I like to make these regular size muffins then freeze the leftovers for last minute morning visitors!