23.4.12

Strawberry Muffins


Some girls daydream about being on the beach.

Some girls daydream about their weddings.

Some girls daydream about their future careers...

and I daydream about food. Not even eating it, just making it.

Lately these daydreams have been filled with lemon and citrus, avocados, always chocolate, vegan caramel, and strawberries. I decided to make the last fantasy a reality. A delicious, delicious reality. That's right, these are double-delicious.


Strawberry Muffins

makes a dozen muffins

1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp soy milk
1/2 cup soy yogurt (could also substitute applesauce)
2 tbsp canola oil
1/4 cup agave
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup chopped strawberries

1. Preheat your oven to 375ยบ and line a muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy milk, yogurt, oil, agave and vanilla. Stir in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Fold in the strawberries.
3. Divide the batter evenly into 12 muffins. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes and enjoy!




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What do you tend to daydream about?

30 comments:

  1. These just look divine! And I love the photography as well. Great job :)

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    1. Thank you so much, thecookiefairy!

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  2. I also daydream about making food but I have to say that I often daydream about raising kids and having a nice little house. A nice wedding is also very fun to daydream about!
    I love your muffins they look delicious!! :)

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    1. Those are also pleasant daydreams :) I like to daydream about my future house with a huuge vegetable garden. And thank you!

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  3. I think I could pop three of these into my mouth right now! Gorgeous photography! I want to write a song about these muffins. And now, I think I will dream about these strawberry muffins!

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    1. Haha I would love to hear a song about these muffins.

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  4. What a beautiful, simple and healthy muffin recipe. Stunning photos -- makes me think of Paris or some where equally as romantic. I can't wait for strawberries to show up in my market.

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    1. Thank you! Strawberries are my favorite fruit, and, in my opinion, the most romantic food.

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  5. I mostly daydream about food. But I also daydream about thrifting great dishes & dresses, petting cats, & long summer nights with my friends.

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    1. Ohh I daydream about all of those things too! Especially thrifting.

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  6. Anonymous23.4.12

    Beautiful beautiful pictures, ruby! :)

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  7. The two top things I dream about:
    1. FOOD - always thinking about food
    2. My dream home - from the design, curb appeal, kitchen to library down to exactly how everything will feel and look

    I love double delicous muffins and I love how you styled them!

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    1. Thanks! Those are my top two as well!

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  8. Anonymous24.4.12

    just tried making them (with veg oil instead of canola) but they were kinda wet inside .. are they supposed to be like this or did i do something wrong? there's a chance i messed up the measurements as i tried to convert everything from cups into tablespoons and/or ml (i'm in the uk) .. any advice? :)

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    1. They should be slightly moist because of the strawberries, but they should not be wet! Are you sure they were cooked for long enough? Some people have varying oven times. I'm not very good at conversions, but it is possible something went a little off there, also. Sorry they didn't quite work out!

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    2. Anonymous25.4.12

      i've figured out what my muffins taste like/what the texture is like ..

      strawberry nutri-grain bars! http://www.brandpower.com/ssl/upload/Products02877_NGlg.jpg

      i'm gonna try again.. i'll let you know how it goes :) thanks

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    3. Hmm that's interesting... well I really hope they work out for you this time! You're welcome!

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  9. Sarina24.4.12

    These look scrumptious! Fabulous photography, too. Thanks for your lovely blog, Ruby. Sending vegan love from Ontario.

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    1. Thanks, Sarina! I'm so glad you stopped by!

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  10. Anonymous25.4.12

    those look and sound so good! I will try them out :)

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    1. Thank you! Let me know how they turn out for you :)

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  11. I daydream about making food too!!! You're not alone!

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    1. It's just so much fun, isn't it??

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  12. Anonymous28.4.12

    I added some bits of dark chocolate. Nom nom ^^

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    1. Mm that sounds wonderful! You can never go wrong with adding chocolate :)

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  13. It looked like such a lovely recipe, but I just tried baking them and they turned out super uncooked in the middle/on the bottom, I've got an oven thermometer so i don't think thats the problem, but it seems very strange...Beautiful photography and a lovely post however!

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    1. Hi Caitlin! I'm sorry they didn't work out for you. I didn't have a problem with that with these muffins- the only thing I can think that would be the case is that you did not cook them for long enough. I've noticed that my oven tends to cook things a little faster than other ovens, so the toothpick trick is imperative here! Also the tops of the muffins did begin to turn golden brown before they were fully cooked, so that can be a little tricky. I hope that helps!

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  14. Yippee !! I just tried cooking them awhile ago for my kids after school snack s and guess what Ruby they all finished the 15 muffins in one sitting. :) They paired it with their favorite lyche-strawberry drink.. Thank you Ruby,you're amazing for sharing this recipe. I will be making your grapefruit and yogurt scones for dessert tonight, will get in touch later for their reaction but I'm sure that they will love it. <3

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    1. Aw I'm so happy to hear that they loved them! You are so sweet. I hope they enjoy the scones, too :)

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