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Project Meal Plan
June 14, 2026
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These Blackberry Bran Muffins are a delicious addition to your breakfast or snack routine, and they’re freezer-friendly! Loaded with zucchini, blackberries, and wheat bran, they’re a nice balance between a halfway healthy breakfast and dessert.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, salt and bran together in a large mixing bowl.
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Mix melted room temp butter with light brown sugar, molasses, zucchini, and sour cream in a large bowl.
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Mix wet ingredients into dry, and then gently fold in blackberries (try not to burst!).
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Grease and fill a muffin tin nearly to the top with batter and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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To freeze: Cool muffins completely, then store in a gallon size freezer bag for up to 1 month. Leave out on the counter for 30 minutes to thaw.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Prep Blackberries Strategically 🫐Toss fresh blackberries in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom and bleeding color throughout the muffins.
- Squeeze Out Zucchini Moisture 🥒After shredding zucchini, place it in cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to remove excess liquid, preventing dense, soggy muffins and ensuring proper texture.
- Don't Overmix the Batter ✋Stir wet and dry ingredients just until combined with visible lumps remaining—overmixing develops gluten and creates tough, dense muffins rather than tender, fluffy ones.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring sour cream and butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure even incorporation and a smoother, more uniform batter that bakes evenly.
- Cool Before Freezing for Best Results ❄️Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack, then individually wrap in plastic wrap before freezing to prevent freezer burn and maintain moisture for up to three months.
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