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Make Road Trips Delicious with Homemade Blueberry Muffins and a Quick Road Trip Checklist

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While an exotic vacation is always a treat, I have to say that I have just as much fun on a good old-fashioned family road trip as I do hopping on a plane. Finding the many beautiful landmarks and cities that are just a short drive away is such a treat and of course, the journey is always half the fun as well!

Right now, we’re preparing for a road trip to the beautiful Big Muddy region in Southern Saskatchewan, and that means I’m ensuring that my car, house and family are all ready for our upcoming adventure!

blueberry muffins

With two hungry boys to feed, good road trip food is a must when I’m planning a trip. We have a few top road trip food choices, but muffins are probably my personal favourite. They’re portable, relatively mess-free to eat and can be baked up in a variety of flavours to suit my boys’ tastes. And in the summer, these Blueberry Muffins are always a hit, though I often make them with freshly picked Saskatoon berries when I can!

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blueberry muffins
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Easy Blueberry Muffins

Perfect for summer with a cake-like taste and texture, these muffins are perfect for family road trip snacking!
Course Breakfast
Keyword blueberry muffins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Author Kathryn

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 egg well beaten
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • 2 tsp. Baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup blueberries or saskatoons

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and mix well.
  4. Mix dry ingredients in small bowl until combined.
  5. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture, alternating with milk.
  6. Fold in blueberries and fill 12 muffin tins ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

When the blueberry muffins are packed in a cooler along with juice boxes, water bottles, cheese, meat sticks, nuts, fruit and other road trip favourites, it’s almost time to hit the road! But first, I always make sure to go through a quick checklist so that I’m sure we’re ready to leave. Don’t hop in the car before making these preparations:

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House:

  • Put a hold on mail and newspaper delivery.
  • Give a spare key to a friend or neighbour in case of emergency.
  • Check batteries in smoke detector and replace if necessary.
  • Unplug all non-essential lights, electronics and appliances.

Car:

  • Buy Quaker State oil at Canadian Tire and perform a DIY oil change.
  • Check and adjust tire pressure, and check condition of spare tire.
  • Check car emergency kit and replace items if necessary.
  • Confirm insurance and pack any necessary paperwork.

Family:

  • Pack cooler with road trip food and drinks.
  • Ensure phones and gaming systems are fully charged.
  • Download route to phone and plan rest stops.
  • Pack books, games and activities for each child.

One of the most important steps our family takes in preparing for a road trip is performing a quick check and tuneup on our car, including an oil change with Quaker State® Ultimate Durability™ Full Synthetic Motor Oil. It’s tested to provide better protection for longer, making it perfect for road-trip fanatics like us.

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And while I’m picking up the oil at Canadian Tire (or waiting for the store to finish my oil change when I don’t have time to do it myself), I always manage to find other great road trip essentials browsing the aisles. Our multi-port car charger for our various cell phones and devices was a Canadian Tire find and I’d never head out on a long trip without it! Of course, when buying oil, make sure to always use the oil necessary for your car (as specified in your owner’s manual) and be sure to check you local Canadian Tire stores for availability.

boy with muffin

No matter where you’re going this summer, taking the time to ensure that your car is in top shape, your house is secure and you have plenty of fun activities and delicious food will help you enjoy a trip that’s full of fun and free of stress. Whip up these muffins along with a few other road trip treats for your next adventure and get ready to explore all the wonders that are just a drive away this summer!

Comments

  3. We used to bake with Saskatoon berries all the time when we visited my grandparents in Manitoba growing up. I wish that I could access fresh ones locally.

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  11. I always take muffins on a road trip with a bunch of veggies. My muffins are usually rhubarb since I grow it. I will have to try your blueberry ones. Blueberry is my favorite berry.

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  20. Thanks for the easy blueberry muffin recipe , a must try they look scrumptious ! Great road trip tips as well !

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  21. These muffins sound so easy! Nothing I love more than a road trip and it’s always important to prepare so everyone is safe and happy.

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  22. This is almost the same recipe I have been using for years. I love making blueberry muffins. I`ve never tried saskatoon berries before!

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  28. I love starting up a long trip with a good muffin – strawberry, raspberry yogurt, chocolate chip and blue berry. I love how it helps to make the drive shorter!!

    M

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  34. I’ve never realized how easy it is to make muffins, I’m not going to lie I’ve never made homemade muffins before!

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  35. I agree with you that short road trips may be as much fun as longer ones. My husband always looked after the car and I looked after the lunches. We had many enjoyable trips with our children.Thank you for all your sensible and timely tips.

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  37. Yes it’s so important to do a check of your vehicle & change the oil before a road trip! So many things can go wrong so you need to be pro-active. And certainly yummy snacks are important too! Be safe, have fun, & eat well!

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