1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190C) and line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. In the large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these together until they are well mixed.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of melted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour this wet mixture into the flour mixture, stirring with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix - the batter should still have some lumps.

4. Gently fold in the cup of mixed berries. If you want more “Mithril-like” muffins, use just blueberries for their rich, dark colour reminiscent of Mithril itself.

5. Using an ice cream scoop or a ladle, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. If opted, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with decorative silver sprinkles to give them a “Mithril” sparkle.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7. Allow the Mithril Muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Middle-Earth inspired muffins for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack!