250grams (1 ⅔ cups)fresh blackberries200 grams if frozen
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F) and grease or line a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Set aside.
Whisk the flour, starch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
250 grams (1 ⅔ cups) whole grain spelt flour, 30 grams (scant ¼ cup) corn starch, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
In a smaller mixing bowl, beat the eggs until mixed. Add the yogurt, maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla, and lemon zest and whisk to combine.
2 large eggs, 220 grams (scant 1 cup) plain yogurt, 150 grams (½ cup) maple syrup, 60 grams (⅓ cup) olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Zest of a lemon
Add the blackberries to the flour mixture and mix to distribute. The berries should be coated in flour.
250 grams (1 ⅔ cups) fresh blackberries
Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Don't over mix.
Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups.
Bake at 220°C (430°F) for five minutes (set a timer) then reduce the temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake for another 17 to 19 minutes, or until lightly golden and the muffins pass a skewer test. This is a total bake time of 22 to 24 minutes.
Notes
The blackberries are added to the flour mixture after the wet ingredients are mixed because frozen blackberries should be mixed in while still frozen. It doesn't matter with fresh berries but this simplifies the instructions.Storage: keep muffins in a sealed container at room temperature for a day or two, or refrigerate up to five days. They spoil quickly if left in a warm place.Freezing: place fully cooled muffins in an airtight container and freeze for up to three months. For the best results, freeze the same day of baking. Thaw at room temperature before serving.