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Blueberry bean muffins

Recipe Information

Description:
Blueberry bean muffins is a delicious recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 25 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 35 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 12 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 12
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 25 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Blueberries; Beans
Category Beans & Legumes; Fruit
Meal Breakfast; Brunch
Type Appetizer; Dessert
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) red kidney beans

  • 1/3 cup milk

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground

  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves, ground

  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

  • 3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

  • Process the beans and milk in a food processor or blender until smooth.

  • Mix the sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add the bean mixture, mixing until well blended.

  • Mix in the combined flours, baking soda, salt, and spices.

  • Gently mix in the blueberries.

  • Spoon the mixture into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups, and sprinkle with pecans.

  • Bake the muffins in a preheated 375°F oven until toothpicks inserted in the centers come out clean, 20-25 minutes.

  • Cool in pans on wire racks for 5 minutes, then remove from pans and continue to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 288 cal

  • Total fat: 10g

  • Cholesterol: 64mg

  • Sodium: 500mg

  • Carbohydrate: 43g

  • Fiber: 5g

  • Protein: 8g