Ingredients

6 ounces self raising flour
2 ounces margarine
2 ounces caster sugar
2 medium free-range eggs
4 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
5 ounces strawberries , conserve
3 tablespoons blueberries
6 white lumps of sugar , crushed
Wonderful Strawberry and Blueberry Muffins with a touch of crunch are a perfect combination of sweet, juicy, and crunchy textures wrapped into one delightful muffin or cupcake. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert. The use of fresh berries and vanilla essence is what gives them a unique aroma and flavor, making them irresistible.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius and line muffin tin with 12 muffin cups.
2.In a mixing bowl, cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined. Stir in the milk and vanilla essence.
4.Sift in the flour and fold gently until the batter is just smooth. Fold in the strawberries and blueberries.
5.Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups and sprinkle the crushed sugar lumps on top.
6.Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

PROS

The combination of strawberries and blueberries provides a burst of sweet and tart flavor, and the crushed sugar lumps add a delightful crunch to every bite.

These muffins are perfectly soft and fluffy, making them an ideal breakfast or snack option.

CONS

These muffins contain sugar and margarine, which may not be recommended for those on a strict diet.

Overeating them can lead to weight gain and other health issues.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the use of sugar and margarine, these muffins do come loaded with the goodness of berries.
Blueberries are an excellent source of nutrition, packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants that may offer numerous health benefits.
On the other hand, strawberries are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C, and other essential nutrients.

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