Today I made these Blueberry, Banana & White Chocolate Chip Muffins which would be perfect for kids (or grown-ups) to make for Mother’s Day. It turns out I have made similar before but these have a white chocolate drizzle glaze so look prettier and more befitting a special occasion!
My kids keep asking me what I want for Mother’s Day and I have asked for the same thing, a pie bird for a few years now so I’m hoping (now I’ve told my son where he can get it) that this will be the year! As my daughter is a gifted artist I have asked her to draw or paint me something as a picture from her is far better than anything money can buy (apart from the pie bird or course). The fixation with the pie bird comes from memories of going for lunch at my grandmother’s house as a kid and I was always totally fascinated with this funny looking thing seemingly whistling from the middle of whatever we were having. So I want one just for nostalgia’s sake!
Another gift I always enjoy giving and receiving is spring bedding plants, nothing cheers the soul like a tub full of beautiful flowers. Though these days I wish I had someone to plant them as I seem to have less and less time for the garden and I could be guilty of having a tray of pansies in my back garden that never got planted last autumn – oops!
Anyway back to the muffins, my hubby (who doesn’t like or ever eat blueberries) loved them and my son gave them 10 out of 10, I forgot to ask my daughter but as she ate 2 I think that’s another thumbs up! I do hope you make these Blueberry, Banana & White Chocolate Chip Muffins or drop a hint to your kids to make them for you on Mother’s Day as I’m sure you’ll love them. Do tell me in the comments what you like to receive on Mother’s Day! or what your favourite cake is!
I asked some fellow bloggers for their Mother’s Day bakes and here’s what they have to offer plus a couple more from me:
Walnut Mocha Torte – Fab Food 4 All
Victoria Sandwich – Fab Food 4 All
Passion Fruit Bundt Cake with Passion Fruit Syrup – Recipes from a Pantry
Lemon Scented Biscuits for Mother’s Day – Jo’s Kitchen
Lavender Honey Cake with a Scent of Lemon & Honey Cream Cheese Icing – Tin & Thyme
Gin Ginger Cake – Thinly Spread
- 240g plain flour
- 175g caster sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 125 ml light olive oil
- 125 ml fat free Greek style yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 180 ml)
- 160 g frozen blueberries
- 100g white chocolate, chopped into chips
- For white chocolate drizzle:
- 100g white chocolate
- 10 ml light olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Place 16 muffin cases in 2 muffin trays.
- In a large bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt, mix well.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk the egg, oil, yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Then mix into the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the bananas, blueberries and white chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
- Fill the muffin cases two thirds full with the mixture.
- Bake for 22 – 25 minutes or until a cocktail stick inserted in middle comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then put on a wire rack to cool fully.
- To make the white chocolate drizzle, melt the white chocolate in bowl over a pan of barely simmering water together with the oil.
- Once the muffins are cool, drizzle the chocolate over the muffins with a spoon.
- Allow the drizzle to set (if you can wait) and serve!
Wishing all mums out there a Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday!
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Richard Eldred Hawes
05/05/2017 at 9:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Now these I will not only enjoy making but eating as well
Camilla
05/05/2017 at 11:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They are extremely moreish:-)
Rachel @ GameVillage
28/04/2017 at 10:45 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It’s mouth watering!! Very good combination of flavours
Karen Painter
16/04/2017 at 6:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I absolutely love these. I’ve made them twice now and both times they’ve disappeared really fast and everyone asks for more.
Camilla
16/04/2017 at 10:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fabulous Karen, they are so moreish aren’t they:-)
Sylvia Paul
15/04/2017 at 11:51 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmm these sound delicious x
Claire@foodiequine
15/04/2017 at 11:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
White chocolate and blueberry, a winning combination. Great for elevenes.
Camilla
17/04/2017 at 4:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, they are so good:-)
Kate
10/04/2017 at 9:54 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
White chocolate muffins.. I think thats going to be my favourite !
Camilla
10/04/2017 at 11:08 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
SOPHIE BAKER
03/04/2017 at 9:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Baked these today – they were awesome!! Great recipe!!
Camilla
03/04/2017 at 10:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fabulous Sophie, thank you for you feedback:-)
volcanopete
03/04/2017 at 5:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Blueberry,banana and chocolate contains some of my favourite flavours.I must have one!.
Camilla
03/04/2017 at 8:22 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, they are fab:-)
All That I'm Eating
03/04/2017 at 4:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
You’ve got all my favourite things in here Camilla, they sound divine.
Camilla
03/04/2017 at 8:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, they were very moreish!
Margaret gallagher
03/04/2017 at 1:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ohh these look delicious one to try with the FAMILY this EASTER
Camilla
03/04/2017 at 1:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Margaret, they are fab;-)
Heather Haigh
01/04/2017 at 4:34 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lovely combination of flavours. Could eat one right now.
Camilla
01/04/2017 at 5:02 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Heather they were so moreish-)
Rich Tyler
31/03/2017 at 11:48 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Amazing!
Helene AKA Croque-Maman
30/03/2017 at 11:09 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ohhh your recipe makes me feel like spring. I love daffodils so when they come with blueberries muffins… how can you resist?!?
xxx
Camilla
30/03/2017 at 2:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Helene:-)
Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet
29/03/2017 at 10:41 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Did you get your pie bird? My kids made cards for me. Hopefully when they grow up it will get a bit better. 😉 Gorgeous looking muffins!
Camilla
29/03/2017 at 9:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes I did Michelle, I may have had to give my son a lift to the shops after his sponsored walk on Friday and remind him, but I got it and some Creme Eggs:-) I love homemade gifts, if my son could draw like my daughter I’d be happy with a picture from him too:-)
Amy Fidler
27/03/2017 at 7:44 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yummy ideal for easter or whenever x
Claire
25/03/2017 at 2:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They look so lovely with the icing like that – like spring has sprung on a plate. You’ve combined three classic muffins into one, great idea!
Camilla
26/03/2017 at 12:04 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Claire, they’re so good:-)
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
24/03/2017 at 9:28 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
WoW! These look incredible. I bet they’re perfect with a cup of tea.
Camilla
24/03/2017 at 4:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Jemma, yes I just polished off the last one with a cup of tea just now:-)
Judith Allen
23/03/2017 at 10:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This look very tasty, I could make some for my Mum, and then I would get to try them on Mothering Sunday too.
Camilla
23/03/2017 at 11:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That’s a very good plan Judith:-)
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
23/03/2017 at 5:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
The drizzle on those looks lovely. I like the idea of putting white chocolate and blueberry together too!
Camilla
23/03/2017 at 11:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Danni, they really work well together:-)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
23/03/2017 at 5:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
LOVE the sound of this combination! Blueberry muffins are always a favourite of mine, but the addition of white chocolate sounds heavenly!
Camilla
23/03/2017 at 11:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Becca, they do work perfectly together:-)
Deborah Mackenzie
23/03/2017 at 2:02 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
these sound amazing! Have everything I love in them
Camilla
23/03/2017 at 2:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, just contemplating having another:-)
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