Hearty Fruit Salad Muffins Recipe

Name: Hearty Fruit Salad Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup mashed fresh watermelon (with its juices); 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 2 large eggs; 4 large pinches lemon zest; 4 tbsp buttermilk; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 3/4 cup small chopped walnuts; 1 1/2 tbsp toasted watermelon seeds; 1 cool whip

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh chopped strawberries
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup mashed fresh watermelon (with its juices)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
2 large eggs
4 large pinches lemon zest
4 tbsp buttermilk
1 cup fresh blueberries
3/4 cup small chopped walnuts
1 1/2 tbsp toasted watermelon seeds
1 cool whip

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
Place strawberries in a small bowl and sprinkle the 2tbl.
3
Sugar on top.
4
Let stand 15 minutes to let it emit juices.
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Set aside.
6
In a large bowl wisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
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Set aside.
8
In a medium bowl wisk together, watermelon, strawberries and all their juices, eggs, buttermilk, sugar and zest.
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Add wet to dry.
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Stir together until just incorporated.
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Do not overmix.
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Fold in blueberries and walnuts.
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Line 14 regular cupcake/muffin pan cups with paper liners.
14
Or spray well with baking spray.
15
Fill all 14 evenly with batter.
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It should be filled almost to the top of the liners.
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Sprinkle each evenly with toasted watermelon seeds.
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Bake about 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
19
Let stand a few minutes.
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Transfer to wire rack for cooling.
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Serve and enjoy.
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Optional top with a dollop of cool whip just before serving
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HINTS AND NOTES:
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You can use oil or melted butter in replace of the buttermilk.
25
You may use orange or lime zest in replace of the lemon zest.
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You can find my recipe for toasted watermelon seeds in my profile.

765

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Hearty Fruit Salad Muffins falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Fruit Salad Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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