Buttermilk Mixed Berry Muffins

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A sweet and healthy breakfast or tea-time treat. A delicious way to use up berries that are nearly done. The whole wheat flour isn't necessary, but i think it adds a nice flavour.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f.

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Grease a 12 - 2 3 / 4 x 1 1 / 2 inch muffin cups.

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In a large measuring cup or bowl whisk together the egg , buttermilk , oil , and vanilla extract.

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In another large bowl combine the flour , sugar , baking powder , baking soda , salt , and orange zest.

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Gently fold in the berries.

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With a rubber spatula fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir only until the ingredients are combined.

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Do not over mix the batter or tough muffins will result.

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When filling the muffin cups , trying using two spoons to prevent the batter from dropping outside the cup.

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Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean , 20 to 25 minutes.

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Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for about 5 minutes before removing from pan.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg, buttermilk, safflower oil, pure vanilla extract, blueberries