These lightly sweet, golden muffins feature foraged dandelion petals folded into a soft, fluffy crumb—bringing a subtle floral note and a touch of spring sunshine to your baking tray.
Author:Mari
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Baked
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
UnitsScale
1cup all-purpose flour
1cup whole wheat flour
1/2cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 1/2cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
1/3cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1cup dandelion petals (green parts removed)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the egg and add milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the dandelion petals evenly throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Only use the yellow petals—remove all green parts to avoid bitterness.
These muffins freeze well; store extras in an airtight container.
Try with a dollop of honey or butter for added flavor.