Our Go-To Blueberry Muffins!

Is a blueberry muffin healthy?  While the obvious answer is no a traditional blueberry muffin is definitely not healthy, we can however make a few simple modifications to make them quite a bit healthier.

And sure I have a not-so-healthy sugar packed blueberry muffin we love and enjoy sometimes but this recipe below is something I feel better about serving my family more often.  These have actually been one of our go-to breakfasts before school for quite some time.

It's something we can take on the go, they are such a tasty morning treat, and it's so convenient that they can be made ahead.

For the kids we usually just pair them with milk and a hard boiled egg for another make ahead option (we aren't morning people and appreciate those few extra minutes of sleep). And if you like them warm you can heat in the microwave briefly.

These blueberry muffins freeze well for several months (though you'll probably have them polished off much sooner), and you don't even need a mixer to make them!

They have a soft and moist crumb, plenty of blueberry flavor, and they are sweetened just enough.

If you are looking for a smarter way to enjoy a muffin without all the refined sugars and unhealthy fats I highly recommend trying these. You may likely agree muffins can still be delicious without all that extra stuff.

A Delicious Torte

I love that this is something different from the cakes I normally make. Even though there's no frosting and it's only a single layer it's still one of the most delicious cakes I've had!

We were instantly smitten by this cake and all of it's rich flavors. I also love the combination of textures - that soft, dense caramel soaked cake finished with those crisp flaky almonds. Mmm MMM!

The recipe for this cake comes from Tatyana Nesteruk's newly released cookbook, The European Cake Cookbook. Tatyana is the food blogger and behind the popular blog Tatyana's Everyday Food. She also has an amazing You Tube channel with an abundance of mesmerizing dessert videos.