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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~
These muffins won the blue ribbon at the Imaginary State Fair this year.
We all know what the star ingredient is when it comes to blueberry muffins… it’s the blueberries! Plump, juicy, and sweet, with vibrant colors ranging from deep purple-blue to blue-black and highlighted by a silvery sheen called the bloom. Blueberries are one of the greatest treasures that have ever happened to muffins.
When the blueberry season is in full production, I almost find it sacrilege drowning them in recipes that disguise their plump, juicy and sweet taste. So when it comes to using blueberries in raw muffins, I like to use dried blueberries.
Not only are they sturdier, holding up to the denser cake-like batter… dried blueberries have a more intense blueberry flavor and sweetness that works perfectly in this type of recipe.
These muffins are built upon a strong foundation of good-morning-cozy-up-to-the-fire oat flavor, supported with the buttery goodness of macadamia nuts, and generously filled with the perfect amount of a sweet burst of blueberries. All rounded out with a gentle note of lavender.
I want to mention again that I added macadamia nuts to this recipe. They are full of antioxidants, monounsaturated fats, and have a rich, buttery flavor. Wish to skip them? Go ahead, but you will also be skipping out on what helps to develop the overall flavor that won the blue ribbon Imaginary State Fair this year! :)
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Hi Amie Sue, These muffins are another work of art! I love lavender & can’t wait to try them. But as in past recipes where you use oats, I can’t eat oats at all & must substitute soaked, dehydrated buckwheat groats. My question is: should the amount of groats used be equal to the amount of oats in the original recipe? (i.e., 2-1/2 C groats = 2-1/2 C oats). Or do I need more or less groats to equal the quantity of oats you specify, in order for the muffins to come out the same? Thanks & have a great day!
Good evening Andrea,
I would use 2 1/2 of soaked buckwheat which is roughly about 1 1/4 cup dry. It tends to double in size. But just make sure you end up with 2 1/2 cups soaked for the recipe. Please let me know how it turns out. :) Blessings, amie sue
Thanks very much. I’ll give it a try & let you know! :)
You betcha, can’t wait! Sweet dreams. :) amie sue
is that oats groats that have been soaked then dehydrated.
Thank You
Hello Orlene,
I didn’t use oat groats, they were rolled oats. You can soak and dehydrate them first if you want to reduce the phytic acids, making them easier to digest. :) Have a great day, amie sue
Oh my God, I sooo wanna try them. They are beautiful, Amie Sue, thank you for sharing! <3
Your welcome. :) I hope you do try them and let me know what you think. Blessings, amie sue
Your welcome! I hope you try the recipe and report back. :) Blessings, amie sue
They are dehydrating right now. I had to make a few substitutions and I used :
– buckwheat flakes instead of oats
– cashews instead of macadamias
– honey instead of maple syrup
– vanille instead of cinnamon
And as the only bananas I had were very small I added 2 tbsp apple sauce.
I will let you know how they turn out! They are a darker color because of buckwheat but the dough tastes great :-) See you in 6 hours!
Good morning Sweet Faery,
It sounds wonderful! So happy to hear that you were able to modify the recipe to fit what ingredients you had on hand. You’r amazing. Keep me posted how they turn out. Have a Merry Christmas and Healthful New Year, amie sue
Here you go:
http://mysweetfaery.blogspot.fr/2015/12/muffins-crus-aux-myrtilles-sechees-raw.html
Thank you, Amie Sue! :-)
They look awesome Sweet Faery! Thank you for sharing the link to your site. We are all so blessed. Have a joyous holiday and many blessings, amie sue
Hi, can i take fresh blueberries?…. Have a great day !
You can sure try Sylvie, I liked using dried ones for the texture and more concentrated flavors. Let me know if you do and how it turned out. :) amie sue
You are inspiring me to get a dehydrator :-) these look fabulous!
I believe that having a good dehydrator is worth its weight in gold! It will open up a new avenue of culinary experiences. :) I highly recommend the Excalibur, 9 tray, with non stick teflex sheets. https://nouveauraw.com/equipment/dehydrator-supplies/
Have a wonderful day! amie sue
Hi, Amie Sue. are you using dried or fresh lavender here?
The fall lavender is blooming in some places, so thought I would ask….k
I used dried lavender Kate.
You are brilliant Amie-Sue !
Thank you Grace :) You’r so sweet. hugs, amie sue
Thank you Amie Sue! I really appreciate your recipes and could honestly use some muffins right now! A little comfort food.
We all need comfort, don’t we?! Practice some self-love and make these for yourself. :) Blessings, amie sue
I am new to the raw thing so do I soak the oats and Mac nuts overnight then rinse pat dry and dehydrate? About how long does that take?
Can I do them at the same time or do the nuts dry faster than the oats?
Thanks, C~
Hello Christina,
I provided links next to each ingredients (oats and macs) that explain the soak and drying process. The oats will dry much quicker. It would be good for you to read through those so you have a clear understanding. :) I am in the habit of keeping soaked and dehydrated nuts, seeds, oats, etc on hand. That way when inspiration hits me, I am good to go. Let me know if you have any more questions after reading through the information I shared within the recipe. Blessings! amie sue
I thought to be considered “raw” that you cannot set the dehydrator above 118 degrees?
Hello Candette,
Great question. This will help explain why I start recipes like this at a higher temp … Please read it all the way through and you will have a good understanding.
https://nouveauraw.com/dehydrating/dehydrating-at-145-degrees-explained/
Blessings, amie sue
Hi Amie Sue, could I use frozen bananas for this recipe? hehe, I need to get rid of some of them….
Hmm, well the texture will be different… thawed bananas get a little, umm, slimy. hehe I would use fresh if possible. Use those frozen bananas for banana ice cream for you big dinner plans this weekend? :) amie sue
Hi Amie Sue,
Thanks, that makes sense about the sliminess. Maybe I will make your pecan cheesecake or something….ah, the possibilities are endless. :)
Endless is right… that is what I love about raw foods… so much fresh flavor and nutrient. :) I hope your party goes well, keep me posted. amie sue
Hi there! I’ve had this recipe bookmarked since I started on this website. The ingredients are mostly assembled (waiting for nuts to soak and dehydrate). One question – about how many muffins does this make? I don’t have any muffin tins and I need to know how many to purchase. Thanks and thanks again for all the inspiration. -MA
Good evening :) It says right in the recipe: Yields: 10 (1/3 cup) muffins.
This can always vary, depending on how big or small you want them. :)
Keep me posted on how it goes. Blessings, amie sue
Yeesh- there it is, right at the top! I looked up and down this recipe I don’t know how many times. Thank you. It’s tomorrow’s playtime!
xoxo – MA
It’s all good. I do the same thing too when I am looking for something in particular. hehe Enjoy the day in the kitchen…sending you apron string blessings, amie sue :)