Alaskan Wild Blueberry Hunt | From Mountain Foraging to Homemade Muffins

Get ready for a wild Alaskan adventure! In this episode, we head out into the breathtaking Alaska mountains on a mission to forage for wild blueberries. But before we start, we gear up with everything we need—buckets, pickers, and of course, bear spray! Will we find success on our first attempt to harvest these delicious berries? Plus, Kelly and the kids whip up some mouthwatering homemade blueberry muffins that you won't want to miss. Join us as we explore the beauty of Alaska and bring a taste of the wilderness back home! *** Help SUPPORT our channel with BUY ME A COFFEE https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bagspackedfamily » Berry Picker: https://amzn.to/3TkSH7B Muffins: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup vegetable oil 1 large egg ⅓ cup milk, or more as needed 1 cup fresh blueberries Crumb Topping: ½ cup white sugar ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup butter, cubed 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). To make the muffins: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour oil into a small liquid measuring cup. Add egg and enough milk to reach the 1-cup mark; stir until combined. Pour into flour mixture and mix just until batter is combined. Fold in blueberries; set batter aside. To make the crumb topping: Combine sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until crumbly. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling right to the top. Sprinkle with crumb topping. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. ⛺️ Camping Gear » Overlanding Tent (Promo Code BPF for 10% off): https://topoakoverland.com » Ceramic Frying Pan: https://amzn.to/4cWTDXE » UV Water Purifier: https://amzn.to/3ynU668 » Camping Stove: https://amzn.to/4d0gh1o » Jetboil: https://amzn.to/4dlSKrv » Propane Cylinders: https://amzn.to/3A2t5FW » Coffee Mugs: https://amzn.to/4cWTjIq » Silicone Utensils: https://amzn.to/3WdJzSI » 5-Gallon Water Container: https://amzn.to/4bXH7FT » Flexible Cutting Boards: https://amzn.to/3SqXcgl » REDMOND Salt: https://amzn.to/3LFSNCp » Foam Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/4duXXNs 🏕️ Camping Games » Cedar's Unicorn MeeMeows: https://amzn.to/3LZudfV » Granite's Kindle: https://amzn.to/3LQ0Ix7 » Spot It! Marvel Emojis: https://amzn.to/3SB87UW » Spot It! Camping: https://amzn.to/3SABM0e » Farkle Dice Game: https://amzn.to/4dsIFZB 🛵 Scooters » Jonathan's Scooter: https://amzn.to/3yr02et » Kelly's Scooter: https://amzn.to/3WkeBsl » Kid's Scooter: https://amzn.to/3LFTKdZ » Forest's Bike: https://amzn.to/4diz1cA 🚎 Trailer Accessories » Lynx Levelers: https://amzn.to/3SkxZnV » X-Chock Stabilizer: https://amzn.to/3YD7FcL » Rubber Wheel Chock: https://amzn.to/3zVAC9b 📸 CAMERA GEAR » Camera: https://amzn.to/33A80CH » Max Mod: https://amzn.to/3tMBtUC » Mini Tripod: https://amzn.to/3tJsKCO » Wind Blocker: https://amzn.to/3IpJ3J3 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more travel adventures with the Bags Packed Family! Hit the bell icon so you never miss an update! *** Join our channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJ5AjddCuEnZxtUggbzeDA/join *** The KIDS' Channel: @bagspackedkids —————————————————— 📧 CONNECT WITH US » Business Inquiries — hello@bagspackedfamily.com 📱GET MORE CONTENT » Instagram https://instagram.com/bagspackedfamily » Facebook https://facebook.com/bagspackedfamily » TikTok https://tiktok.com/@bagspackedfamily —————————————————— 🗺️ ABOUT US We’re Jonathan and Kelly, and we’re excited to have you with us! After nine incredible years teaching overseas in India, Dubai, and Indonesia, we’ve traded our international teaching careers for a new life in Alaska. Now that we’ve made it to Alaska, our channel is all about showcasing our Alaskan lifestyle, diving into outdoor adventures, and exploring everything this beautiful state has to offer. But our love for travel doesn’t stop here—we’ll still be taking exciting trips overseas and sharing those experiences with you. Join us as we live the Alaska life, embrace the wild, and continue our journey of discovery and adventure around the world! —————————————————— 0:00 Blueberry Prep 2:50 Foraging for Blueberries 11:23 Blueberry Muffins 14:45 Taste Test —————————————————— DISCLAIMER All opinions are our own, and sponsors are acknowledged. Links in the description are typically affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service through the links we provide, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue making awesome videos like this. Thank you for your support! —————————————————— #alaskalife #alaska #cooking