Last week I was on the road, traveling to Portland and Seattle to visit with family and attend IFBC. I love to travel but there is always something so wonderful about returning home. I missed my cat. I missed my own bed. My own food. It feels good to be back in the kitchen, doing what I do.
But that’s not to say I didn’t have fun while I was on the west coast. I did all kinds of cool stuff. For example…
I visited a Multnomah Falls but was too lazy to take out my Nikon. The phone pic isn’t too shabby!
I spent time in a massive bookstore in Portland and lusted after cookbooks. I want all the cookbooks.
I took a ride on a sailboat.
I took a photo at the bottom of the Space Needle because the line to ride to the top was really long.
I ran around the most amazing market with my friend Chung-ah, taking photos of everything and sampling cheese and honey.
I visited the original Starbucks. It tastes exactly the same but the woman in the logo is topless.
I tried raw milk because for some reason it’s illegal in DC and Maryland. I liked it!
So yes, I had fun. But now I’m home and it’s back to work! Today I’ve created a recipe for berry granola streusel muffins. The recipe was created around pre-packaged granola and dried berries from NatureBox but you can can still make the recipe without these products.
If you haven’t heard of NatureBox, they deliver healthy snacks to your front door. They sent me an assortment of their products to try and I’m really enjoying them! Below the recipe you’ll find a contest to win a 3-month membership to NatureBox as well as a 50% off promotional code. There will be 2 winners!
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Berry Granola Streusel Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed dried berries
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup granola, chopped coarsely
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a muffin pan (I like to use baking spray with flour).
- Place the dried berries in a small bowl. Boil a small pot of water and pour it over the berries until they're covered. Allow them to sit for several minutes to rehydrate before draining the water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, butter and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry along with the rehydrated berries and mix until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins and distribute the granola evenly on top of each muffin. Bake for 20-23 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then move to a cooling rack.
Notes
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Nutrition
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Emily says
Nature Box looks so cool!
Shelly says
Those muffins look delicious!
Rachael Marsceau says
I’d love to win this, as my husband and I have recently tried to switch to more healthy snack options!!
Staci L. says
These look delicious!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Bobbie says
Great blog, great recipes. I’m an empty-nester so baking
Is what’s keeping me busy. All my friends are loving
The treats.
Denise Wilson says
Love the pictures
Karen D says
Really would like to experience Nature Box. Seattle looks good, and the muffins look great!
Elisabeth says
The cookbooks you lust over? I can tell you that the bottom two are on my cookbook shelf, and I LOVE them! They should most definitely go on your birthday/Christmas/anniversary/unbirthday/just-because gift wish list. :)
Alicia J. says
Never heard of nature box. Sounds like a great idea. Thanks.
Melissa Kramer says
Looks like you had a really nice trip! Would love to try the NatureBox snacks!
theresa says
So intrigued by this NatureBox. That sounds like fun.
Gerry @ foodness gracious says
Tut, tut…topless coffee models? Whatever next, Ronald McDonald in Speedo’s? Thanks for the muffin kinky :)
Janet T says
I know what you mean about wanting all the cookbooks! Great recipe. Thank you!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
I went to Portland and Seattle this year too, and I LOVED it. Such a fun trip. I enjoyed following your photos on IG.
Jennifer Farley says
I liked following yours! I was bummed no one else wanted to see The Goonies house.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
It looks like you had a great time on your trip. That waterfall picture is gorgeous and so are these muffins. There’s no better feeling than the one you get when you arrive back home from being away.