Blueberry Lemon Muffins

If you ask me, weekends are made for baking. I love waking up a little earlier than the rest of the family just so I can see the smiles on their faces when they head into the kitchen.  What is not to smile about? The distinct smell of something sweet wafting throughout the kitchen and the warmth of the oven sets the mood for the weekend. I love these blueberry muffins. They are slightly more dense and less sweet than their cupcake cousin, not to mention they have a nice rounded top. The batter is infused with lemon juice and zest, a tart and complimentary flavor to the bursts of sweetness the whole blueberries add. If you have turbinado (raw) sugar, it completes this muffin with a slightly sweet crunch.  Even without the turbinado sugar you and your family will enjoy these muffins.

With Mother's Day just around the corner, this recipe would be a great addition to your brunch or by itself.  I also like to make these muffins as an alternative to cupcakes. But don't feel like you have to wait for a special occasion to bake these. Every day is a good day to get into the kitchen and bake with your children.