Blueberry Lemon Muffins

I try to vary my kids' weekday breakfasts.  Don't get me wrong, cereal is quick and easy when we are trying to get out the door on time, but it can get boring day after day after day...  I also worry that it isn't all that healthy, especially when your kids have nagged you enough that you finally say yes to the cereal that is ladened with preservatives and artificial colors and flavors.  Eww!  It happens every once in a while (especially when Dad does the shopping).

I decided to make these blueberry lemon muffins that I found over at The Girl Who Ate Everything.  I thought they would go well with fruit & yogurt parfaits or green smoothies..  I love that they are made with frozen blueberries because we always have these on hand. 

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

To make these muffins a bit healthier, I replaced half of the white flour with whole wheat flour.  I also replaced the sugar (in the batter) with agave nectar.  These were a hit with my family and co-workers (my son wasn't so happy that I decided to share our leftovers).  These muffins crown nicely (Don't you just hate puny, flat muffins?).  They aren't overly sweet, either.  The sugar topping is the perfect touch.  They will make even the novice baker a star!

Blueberry Lemon Muffins
adapted slightly from The Girl Who Ate Everything (and Sister's Cafe)

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
zest of one lemon
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup frozen blueberries

Topping
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar

Mix dry ingredients and set aside.  Beat together butter, egg, milk, and agave nectar.  Add dry ingredients  
and stir to combine (or just continue to use the electric mixer like I did). Then gently stir in the blueberries. Bake the muffins at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  Combine the melted butter and lemon juice.  While the muffins are still warm, dip the tops into the butter/lemon juice mixture and then dip into the sugar.  Makes 12 muffins.