Thanks for making things we can eat that I dont have to feel bad about. Bah! I turn to your blog frequently for recipes. Sprinkling 1 tablespoon of raw sugar on top of the muffins before baking yields deliciously sweet, crackly muffin tops. Printing recipe immediately to put in family recipe book. I have strawberry and cranberry muffin recipes! My question is can I freeze the mixed batter if I do not use all of it? 400 degrees is way too hot. I doubled the cinnamon because I like cinnamon. Hi Caitlin, I’m sorry to hear that. To make healthy lemon blueberry muffins, add the zest of one large or two small lemons to the muffin batter. They turn out perfect every time, huge hit with my picky little eater. I used a mix of honey and date syrup for sweetener and plain cream on top whole milk yogurt instead of Greek. We were joined for dinner by my mother-in-law who is a frequent baker and lover of all things flour and refined sugar (think berry pie for breakfast). :). I love both recipes. Let me know how the turn out for you. Can’t even tell that it’s “healthy”. I love this sturdy, made-in-the-USA muffin pan (affiliate link). Tip: If you aren’t a fan of almond extract or don’t have any at home, just substitute vanilla extract. Hi Kari! Fold in blueberries. STEP 1. I also substituted organic amber agave as the sweetener. We can’t get enough of them. I will make these again with a couple of tweaks because they’re sooo moist. Your email address will not be published. I calculated the amount of vinegar based on the amount of baking soda, so all of the vinegar should’ve reacted with the baking soda while the muffins baked… I’m wondering if it was something else, maybe a clump of baking soda or baking powder? Stir until just incorporated. This healthy blueberry muffin recipe came to be when I realized that, while my site contained a wealth of muffin recipes—raspberry muffins; banana oatmeal muffins; healthy banana muffins with nuts; healthy maple oatmeal muffins, among many other healthy muffin recipes—I didn’t have a single blueberry muffins recipe. You may also like Amy’s other recipes… — then seal your muffins inside of an airtight container, and refrigerate them for 24+ hours. I also added a couple Tb of ground flax and chia seeds to the batter and topped with a bit of cinnamon sugar and pecan pieces for a crunchy crust. These are by far one of the best GF blueberry muffin recipes I have tasted! Tossing the blueberries with one teaspoon of flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom. My family calls them the BEST cookies I’ve ever made, and I’ve shared more than 250 cookie recipes on my blog! But these Healthy One-Bowl Blueberry Muffins taste just as amazing — and they’re definitely much healthier! Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a big spoon, just until combined (a few lumps are ok). After I read through the recipe and these comments, to avoid dryness, I used sunflower oil and added 1-Tlb ghee. Whisk well to combine, making sure baking powder and soda have dissolved. The texture of the muffins was fine but almost all the blueberries (I used fresh as per your recipe) burst while in the oven as a result the final products didn’t look good visually. Instagram ⋄ Pinterest ⋄ Facebook, Subscribe to our email newsletter! Don’t just dump them in! Or better yet, let them rest for a couple of hours at room temperature before serving. Wow! That’s interesting! Thanks for the recipe! ). I think this may now be my go-to blueberry muffin recipe. This is by far the best of all the recipes I tried. I’m about to make this recipe ,and it calls for 31/2 cups of flour.,in The ingredients part.then how to instructions to combine all ingredients, it calls for 13/4 of a cup .can you tell me ,how much flour… ), there are plenty of goodies inside for you! It looks very little like the original, but I think it's much yummier as well as healthier. Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins (Low-Carb, Vegan, Gluten-Free) These healthy carrot cake muffins are low-carb, vegan-friendly, and super easy to make. These muffins taste best after they’ve had time to cool completely. I don’t recommend almond flour as a great 1:1 substitute. I didn’t have Greek yogurt so I subbed it for 3/4 cup evaporated milk And also added 1/2 cup more of fresh blueberries. Would you look at those blueberry-studded beauties? Iknowiknowiknow… A healthy muffin recipe AGAIN?! We made a couple little changes….subbed out oil for one large apple grated (once you learn this trick, you’ll never use oil in your baking again! Hi! Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. I’ve made these so far with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and bananas! Best of all, they’re bursting with jammy blueberry flavor. Add the eggs and beat well, then add the yogurt and vanilla. One trick to baking the best muffins is to have the oven hot and ready so you can pop them in as soon as you finish mixing the batter. (You will not be subscribed to our email newsletter.). Next time I’ll try 350 and hope that the top and bottom will be done at the same time. And they were! Maybe I should have used a cheaper brand less xpnsve?? Our band director scheduled a short parade for us one day, along with a full performance for each of the three concert bands and the two jazz bands. It didn’t create a nice top layer? Can you describe their taste and texture a bit more? Mix them together with a whisk. Whisk the honey and egg into the buttermilk with a fork. When I started with Dr. Gourmet I wanted to make food that people found familiar but healthier. Just made these blueberry muffins for a quick and nourishing breakfast for my boys. Thanks C+K :), Delicious! Mini muffins are fabulous and miniature blueberry muffins are some of the best. If you look closely, you might be able to see that little stem hole in the center of the blueberries, especially in that second from last photo! Such a great baking trick! Here, Greek yogurt adds the same moisture as extra butter or oil but for a fraction of the calories, and it gives your healthy one-bowl blueberry muffins a protein boost too! I was going to make again today but with chocolate instead of blueberries, is that a sin? }, ½ tbsp (7g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted, Preheat the oven to 350°F. Always free • Unsubscribe anytime, The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. I love this recipe! Thx C+K. I hope this helps! In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oil and honey or maple syrup and beat together with a whisk. I have always loved chocolate. Both will work and taste equally delicious though! Next, you’ll add a splash of vanilla extract and almond extract. Nice to see ya! I used all of the vegan options and made it gluten free by using a combination of oat and corn flour. Will keep for 3-4 … Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack to cool. Could you also share a whole wheat chocolate yogurt muffin recipe please? I just made these with plain medium fat yoghurt instead of Greek and they rose quite well. I thought lemon blueberry muffins sounded good, but I didn’t have any fresh lemons to do zest, so I just added some lemon juice. So would a dollop of jam or jelly (I have a couple of homemade jam recipes here and here, if you’re interested! { Read More }, The Healthier Chocolate Treats cookbook is perfect for any and all chocolate lovers. Used vanilla flavored coconut dairy free yogurt (that wasn’t Greek yogurt). About ⋄ Contact ⋄ Cookbook ⋄ Recipes ⋄ Shop ⋄ Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. (And if your daughter is a huge pistachio fan, then I highly recommend these pistachio cookies. PS I even talked about how to make these easy and yummy muffins on TV! Sprinkling them over the top helps prevent clumps, which means your healthy one-bowl blueberry muffins will bake evenly and have the best texture imaginable! Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6. I have left over cream fraiche in my fridge. Hi Amy, I love your healthy recipes! Even with almost no butter or oil? After reading through some comments about the muffins coming out a bit dry I was very cautious about measuring flour and maybe scratching out every drop of the wet ingredients from the smaller bowl when mixing…Results come out moist and beautiful! I now use this recipe to make muffins for my son every 1-2 weeks. Did not have raw cane sugar so used Demerara sugar. Email me when Kate or another C+K reader replies directly to my comment. Make them about once a month. Thank you. I love the way the muffins turn out/ thank you so much for creating it. Happy to hear you loved it! I believe they should work with oat flour. ♡  …and the rest of Amy’s healthy muffin recipes! This way, you can use a full cup of blueberries without risking the integrity of the muffins. I’m correcting my rating. Calories: 189 Carbs: 17g Protein: 4g Fat: 14g. Hi Scott, I prefer pure maple syrup. Also, very moist. My batter produced 18 muffins, which I won’t throw away because I hate to waste food. Healthy Blueberry Muffins History. This is the only “profesional” grade. I used EVOO, tasted the batter and had major regrets cuz it was very very olivey, but I ate a couple out of the oven and found the flavour baked out mostly and that the blueberries’ sweetness softens it as well (heads up for everyone else’s who uses evoo, coconut oil is really expensive). They’re lower in overall sugar content compared to coffee shop muffins. . ), then you’ll actually see that some of my blueberries burst open too. My daughter would like real pistachio muffins. Now, through Amy's Healthy Baking, I teach beginner (and advanced!) (However, I’ll need to be creative with topping them off with some PB or almond butter to help with the taste.) All rights reserved. I would’t know for sure without trying it, but I don’t think it would work how you would think. How to Freeze Blueberry Muffins: Once blueberry muffins are … Thanks for your review, NZ! I also used unbleached stoneground whole wheat flour and I must say it is a hit! Great, moist,muffins. That really means a lot to me! Hi! Even when baking breads, bakers do not use JUST whole wheat flour because it will turn too dense. These are whole wheat, sweet blueberry muffins I created from a base recipe in Boston School of Cooking (1969), when they didn't think about not cooking with butter. I noticed that you have other whole wheat muffin recipes. Be sure to follow my oat flour guide. « Healthy One-Bowl Peanut Butter Granola {5-Ingredient Recipe!}. I had to make a slight alteration to the recipe as only had half Skyr natural yoghurt (high in protein) so topped the cup up with Coconut Greek yoghurt. Loved this recipe! And that makes these blueberry muffins are a perfect snack or breakfast idea for weight loss. I’ve made it twice, second time used canola oil instead of olive oil, but both good. The only tricky part is if a recipe calls for an odd number of eggs or egg whites. Mmmmm. The mixture will be thick, but don’t worry. These muffins are more healthy than your average blueberry muffins.   It may just become your go-to muffin recipe. my son enjoyed them! Great for an on the go breakfast or mid-morning pick me up. My batter was not nearly as thick as the video shows…but the muffins were a perfect texture. These are the BEST blueberry muffins I’ve ever had! As my husband ate his full-fat blueberry muffin this morning, I decided to make your recipe for me-:). YUM! Hi Denise! Perfect use for them. Were they sweet enough? Hi Kate, This recipe is definitely a keeper. Thank you, C&K. Finally, I added half a cup extra of blueberries and skipped adding sugar on top. Yummy! Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/350F. I’m glad it works well for him. gathered at the San Francisco airport to board planes for our trip. Changing my mind: The muffins really are delicious. I am looking for a healthy version of the “Abes” muffins we used to get at Whole Foods. I made these muffins tonight as a side for chicken stew. Hi Kate. . (You can also use it in all 200+ of these other recipes of mine too! Everybody loves a delicious muffin. Instead, it’s made by finely grinding a special type of soft white wheat (hence the name! The BEST healthy and easy blueberry muffin recipe you’ll ever make! Your comments make my day. I tried it this morning, and added some oats for additional chewiness. I followed the recipe almost exactly, but substituted the stevia with Agave and used whole wheat flour. How long did you bake them at 350°F? Affiliate details ». And yes—every single one contains some form of chocolate. I cook fresh, vegetarian recipes. You can buy raw sugar in the sugar aisle of most grocery stores these days, or just grab a few extra raw sugar packets from you go-to coffee shop (I won’t tell). In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, egg whites, and salt. As long as you used the same amount of distilled white vinegar and baking soda, there shouldn’t be a vinegar aftertaste. With a fork, mash bananas and add to the bowl along with eggs, oil, vanilla extract and blueberries. Stir in the vinegar. Fantastic recipe! And they’re 104 calories! I love this recipe. Just wondering can I double this recipe to make a cake?! Any advice? Instead of the ample amounts of refined granulated sugar often found in muffins — and definitely in those ones I ate in Hawaii! Dog lover. I will try all of them later on. Hope this helps! I made these muffins today with fresh picked blueberries. bakers how to make healthy + yummy treats! I’ve tried other muffin recipes before and this one was the best. Do you have any recommendations on how to adjust this recipe for high altitude at 5,000 feet? I’ve used Greek yogurt to make everything from muffins and scones to brownies and cupcakes… And even frosting and cheesecake! But, typically it could work. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Tried it once as a loaf but with oven at 400 the outside burnt and the inside stayed raw… Gonna try it again as a loaf but this time reduce the heat to 350 or 375 so hopefully it will bake through more gradually. Hi Amanda! half a tsp bicarbonate of soda . That very small amount definitely helps keep your healthy one-bowl blueberry muffins low calorie and low fat, yet they still taste just as moist and fluffy as traditional oil- or butter-laden recipes thanks to another healthy ingredient you’ll add in a bit. Blueberry Muffins Recipe by Jac. I came across this recipe searching for a blueberry muffin with maple syrup recipe and I was pleasantly surprised to discover it! Wow, they were so freaking amazing!!! My muffins turned out amazing I added a banana to it. I always try to use fresh blueberries when it comes to baking muffins because I’ve found that frozen ones often stain the batter a strange gray color. Thanks! Love this recipe as muffins! Now she has a shopping cart, a purse and a little person dollhouse. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe. Last but not least, I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, which lends the same irresistible tang but with more protein and less fat. As I swallowed, my eyes widened…. WHAT MAKES THESE MUFFINS HEALTHY. Or, use 1 cup vegan yogurt. They are sweetened with natural sugars from the fruit and some honey and use whole grains. Mix the batter together: Mix the dry ingredients in 1 bowl and the wet ingredients in another bowl. Accessibility Policy ⋄ Comment Policy ⋄ Nutrition Disclaimer ⋄ Photo/Recipe Policy ⋄ Privacy Policy, Subscribe to our newsletter! I made these today (with a few minor changes) and they turnes out heavenly! ), and it’s also highly concentrated. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. I just made them on this rainy summer day and my husband and I love them! I absolutely love almond extract… It’s my all-time favorite baking extract! Looking forward to your advice! I am always searching for a healthy blueberry muffin. Texture was a tiny bit rubbery, I think I may have over-mixed and/or added too many blueberries. Our free email newsletter delivers new recipes and special Cookie + Kate updates! I may have ate three. No special equipment required. See our, Please let me know how it turned out for you! https://amyshealthybaking.com/.../02/09/healthy-one-bowl-blueberry-muffins ), or maybe a drizzle of maple syrup, agave, or a sprinkling of powdered sugar (or your favorite no-calorie sweetener!). https://www.inspiredtaste.net/34647/healthy-banana-blueberry-muffins-recipe :), My husband has a major sweet tooth so I made these for him after getting a ton of blueberries at a low price. I’ve been picking out and trying muffin recipes the past 3 months. But checkout my How to Make Oat Flour if you are wanting to try something different! Realized I didn’t have plain Greek yogurt when I went to make them this week. These muffins only have about 150 calories, but pack 10 grams of protein. Be well…Whitney. These Banana Blueberry Muffins are a great healthy muffin recipe for toddlers to start with. If none of your blueberries burst open, then they’re probably under-ripe and a bit sour. They look great, but we found the texture lacking. Better than any blueberry muffin recipes I have followed. Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6. Absolutely love these! Because he needs fat for development, I used sour cream instead of yogurt. First, grab your favorite mixing bowl and a fork. This was my first attempt for this recipe. Freeze leftover muffins for up to 3 months. My 3 year old loved them as well. Bake at 350°F for 21-24 minutes or until the centers feel firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. what do I need to do to have the blueberries looking pretty just like the ones in your photos? 133. kcal. But Regarding maple syrup, I used natural maple syrup $$$ xpnsive. I had to make some changes so I could use what I had on hand. I lowered the temp to 350 and baked for about 10 minutes. Aloha. Rather, the oats will rise to the top of the bowl. In hindsight, those muffins probably tasted so incredible and dessert-like because they were filled with lots of butter, sugar, and heavy cream…. Mix together, then add the soaked oats … Moist muffins bursting with blueberry flavor, they're a perfect breakfast or after-school snack! I love your recipes! And when you make your own, remember to snap a picture and share it on Instagram using #amyshealthybaking and tagging @amyshealthybaking IN the photo itself! Did you use a kitchen scale or measuring cups? No need to adjust the temperature, just spilt the batter to two muffin tins instead of one. I used coconut oil, maple syrup and fresh Maine blueberries in season and followed the recipe as printed (except for the raw sugar). I will definitely make these again. You can make these wholesome muffins from scratch with basic grocery store ingredients. I omitted the milk as recommended if using a liquid sweetener. You might need to run a butter knife along the outer edge of the muffins to loosen them from the pan. I wonder if adding the milk would have made a difference? I’m honored that you’d like to make one of my muffin recipes for your daughter, Christa! Blueberry Muffins Recipe Tips. Subbed almond milk and apple cider vinegar for yogurt and they were just great!! Line a 12-hole muffin tin with 8 muffin cases. How to create a tall, domed muffin The trick to getting that lovely domed muffin top (that we all love about bakery muffins… They are my favorite! You are awesome! And that makes these blueberry muffins are a perfect snack or breakfast idea for weight loss. Our band director had prepaid for all of our breakfasts at a buffet spot located two blocks up the street from our hotel, so we traipsed over there shortly after waking up to grab fuel for our jam-packed days. Hi! Hi Michelle! Could I substitute apple sauce for the oil? I used olive oil; not sure if that’s the reason. Do you have a recipe for them? It may just become your go-to muffin recipe. I am going to make the healthier version when I have more whole wheat flour! When you combine the two together, they react and create air bubbles (carbon dioxide, to be exact!). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I enjoy trying your recipies,..and they ALWAYS turn out delish! I’m not sure about adding coconut to these, without needing to change some of the recipe. So for the best results, I highly recommend using the same one I did. I’ve made them several times. 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