Vanilla Plum Muffins

Can I blame Martha Stewart for my diet failures? After all it was her PBS show that got me thinking about plum muffins. In the end I converted her recipe to something a bit healthier–less sugar, less fat, all whole wheat (pastry) flour—and still tasty enough to make twice in a row. So I guess I can’t complain after all.

Vanilla Plum Muffins

Vanilla Plum Muffins

The other part of my inspiration was the remnants of my brandied plums from last fall. Soaked in brandy with sugar, vanilla beans and cinnamon sticks, they turned out to be the easiest—and most popular—fruit I preserved all year. But I’m pretty sure that the muffins would be good with plain plums too (or the adventuresome can sub in a little brandy for part of the milk).   

Vanilla Plum Muffins with Jar of brandy preserved plums

Vanilla Plum Muffins with Jar of brandy preserved plums

My final change was to mix everything in together like a standard muffin. Martha did a middle layer of plums and cinnamon sugar to make it more coffeecake like. The last time I tried this (I used an award winning coffeecake recipe to make coffeecake muffins), I found the muffins a bit hard to handle. And who wants high maintenance muffins? 

Vanilla Plum Muffin, served

Vanilla Plum Muffin, served

At 200 calories per muffin, these work even on my diet. Here’s to the coming return of swimsuit season!

Vanilla Plum Muffins

Based on Martha's Plum Coffeecake Muffins, these Vanilla Plum Muffins are modified for a healthier treat--less fat, less sugar, whole wheat (pastry) flour.
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Breads & Muffins
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 t baking powder
  • 1/4 t baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 t ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup chopped plums about 3 plums (brandied if you can get them)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar; set aside.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, and milk. Whisk in the melted butter. Combine the liquid mixture into the flour mixture until just blended. Do not overmix. Fold in chopped plums.
  • Fill muffin cups almost to top, then bake 20-25 min (check at 15 minutes) at 375F, until toothpick inserted in muffin center comes out clean. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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10 thoughts on “Vanilla Plum Muffins

    1. Inger Post author

      You are probably right–I’ll bet Martha gets blamed for lots of things! You know once I discovered preserving plums in brandy, they started getting lots of love here 😉

    1. Inger Post author

      Thanks Freeda. It was going great at first, but I think I’m in the tough phase now, so I appreciate the encouragement!

    1. Inger Post author

      Thanks Gloria! You should try preserving some plums for the off season if you are a big fan!

  1. Angela

    Oh my goodness, these look delicious! I am happy your shared the calorie count, it will help me enjoy them that much more. 🙂

    1. Inger Post author

      Thanks Angela! I’m dieting right now, so the good calorie count made me especially happy!

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