Mulberry Muffins

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Mulberry muffins are the perfect way to turn the berries into breakfast. The sour cream in the batter helps to give them a texture similar to pound cake. They are sweet, but not too sweet. You are going to love these muffins!

Muffins are such a versatile food. They are perfect for a leisurely breakfast or tea time treat, but they are also a fabulous grab and go option for busy mornings. These muffins combine cute little mulberries and the moist crumb that results from baking with sour cream for the perfect easy treat.

My parents have several mulberry trees along their fencerow and a huge one down in the pasture. Little Dude loves to help pick (and eat) the berries when they are in season.

The problem is, it is such a painstaking process. They are so little that it takes a while to pick enough to do anything with.

And you can double that time if Little Dude is eating them as you go!

Last weekend my brother came up with the idea to lay an old sheet on the ground and shake the branches. You know what? It worked.

The ripe mulberries fell and at least some of them landed on the sheet. It was a fun adventure trying to catch them and we had enough berries in the end to call it a success.

I have been wanting to make something with mulberries for a while now, and these muffins seemed like a great place to start. I just love the texture and how they are just lightly sweet, they are definitely not cupcakes masquerading as breakfast.

If you have access to mulberries you will have to make a batch to see for yourself.

Storing Muffins

Baked muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. For longer storage, put them in the freezer for up to three months.

I like to keep a variety of muffins in the freezer for easy breakfasts on busy mornings. Just put a frozen muffin in the microwave for fifteen or twenty seconds and you’ll have a fresh baked muffin experience whenever you need it.

Can I add some spices to the muffins?

Sure! Feel free to add a little bit of cinnamon, clove, ginger or whatever you like best.

What if I don’t have enough mulberries?

I get it, two cups is a lot of mulberries to pick. Either use less or add some other berries and make mixed berry muffins.

More Berry Filled Breakfast Ideas

If you like having berries for breakfast, you may also like making something simple like strawberry overnight oats. Or make lemon blueberry baked oats for a tasty breakfast treat.

For something more decadent, try berry french toast casserole. Or enjoy a dutch baby with blueberry sauce.

Check out my full collection of breakfast recipes for more tasty inspiration.

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