Aunt Betty's Blueberry Muffins

SUBMITTED BY: Shelia Raleigh 

"My Aunt Betty bakes many times each Christmas, but I look forward to these mouth-watering muffins the most. She gives me enough so that I can freeze and enjoy them for weeks."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries*
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine oats and orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the egg, oil and sugar until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; stir into oat mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

FOOTNOTE

  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to batter.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by Cindy D. 
This is a very good blueberry muffin recipe. I really like the addition of OJ- it makes the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by Familyof4Js 
These smelled amazing when they were baking.. They were not overly sweet, and were very tasty.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by moonbaby 
I made these late one night to have for breakfast the next morning...they made my kitchen... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by Jenn G. 
A really neat twist on a blueberry muffin. I will definitely be keeping this recipe! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by Sheri S. 
I used applesauce instead of oil and substituted 1/2 c. of whole wheat flour. They seemed to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by LOVETOBAKE6 
quite moist muffin. I forgot to add the sugar and cinnimon on the top and they still tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by Dogs3993 
Disappointed by these muffins. They got great reviews and I'm not sure why. There was no taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by Sunshine 
I forgot to add the topping to the muffins but they still turned out great! I couldn't really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by Megan 
Good recipe, I like the orange juice flavor. I will make again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by mimi100 
The orange juice gives them a nice taste. I found them a bit crumbly, but overall these where... MORE


 
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