A cozy treat from our Manitoba cookbook
Welcome to this week’s edition of our weekly Come Eat With Me Manitoba recipe series, where we celebrate the rich culinary landscape of Manitoba and explore the intersection of food security, digital literacy, and the food sector. This week, we are excited to share a delightful recipe for warm Manitoba blueberry oat muffins. These muffins are not only a delicious treat but also a testament to the abundance of local ingredients that Manitoba offers. With their golden brown hue and the sweetness of plump blueberries, they are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
As we delve into the art of food, these blueberry oat muffins symbolize more than just a recipe; they embody a sense of community and connection to our local food sources. In a world that increasingly values sustainable practices, these muffins encourage us to embrace our local agricultural heritage while enhancing our digital literacy through cooking and photography. Join us in creating this cozy, homey scene and discover the joy of baking with fresh, local ingredients!
Recipe for Sweet Manitoba Blueberry Oat Muffins
These Sweet Manitoba Blueberry Oat Muffins are the perfect blend of wholesome oats and juicy blueberries, creating a delightful treat that’s both satisfying and nutritious. With a crumbly oat topping and a soft, fluffy interior, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Their inviting aroma will fill your kitchen, making it a cozy haven that beckons you to indulge!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh Manitoba blueberries
- ¼ cup oats for topping
- 2 tbsp sugar for topping
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will make the muffins tough.
- Gently fold in the fresh Manitoba blueberries, ensuring they are evenly spread throughout the batter.
- Evenly distribute the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- In a small bowl, mix the ¼ cup of oats with 2 tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle this mixture generously on top of each muffin.
- Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve warm, arranged in a rustic wicker basket lined with soft, natural linen, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and scattered blueberries for an inviting touch.
- Enjoy your delicious Manitoba blueberry oat muffins with family and friends, and don’t forget to snap a photo of your creation!
Prompt Engineering: How You Can Make This Image:
Prompt: Capture a batch of warm Manitoba blueberry oat muffins fresh from the oven, arranged in a rustic wicker basket lined with soft, natural linen. The muffins exhibit a rich golden brown hue, with plump blueberries peeking through the crumbly oat topping. Use a 50mm lens at f/4 to maintain sharp focus on the muffins while gently blurring the background. Position the basket on a weathered wooden table, with a few scattered blueberries and a sprig of mint for added color. Soft, diffused natural light from a nearby window highlights the muffins’ textures and the inviting atmosphere, creating a cozy, homey scene. Shoot from a slightly elevated angle to showcase the muffins’ height and inviting details.
About Our 2025 Winter Program
Welcome to our weekly Come Eat With Me Manitoba where every week we whip up a brand-new recipe and image inspired by Manitoba’s amazing culinary scene. It’s not just about creating mouth-watering food images—it’s about exploring the world of sustainable agriculture, and discovering how digital tools are changing the way we think about food security and creative entrepreneurship. With AI tools as our creative sidekick, artists craft beautiful food visuals while learning the ins and outs of design, digital media, and food product development!
Each week, we’re not just building skills in creative problem-solving and technology—we’re pushing boundaries, experimenting with new ideas, and having fun with the process. So, join us each week to learn, create, and explore how technology and food can mix to shape a deliciously creative future!. This program was funded by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program and we thank them for their support in making our activities possible.