Healthier Blueberry Muffins

These healthier blueberry muffins are a delicious and nutritious option, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with whole ingredients, they provide a satisfying treat without excessive sugar or refined flour.

Ingredients:

• Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
• Add-Ins:
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, beat together the egg, applesauce, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Fold in Blueberries:
   • Gently fold in the blueberries until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Fill Muffin Cups:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
7. Bake:
   • Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

These healthier blueberry muffins are not only tasty but also provide fiber and protein to keep you satisfied. Enjoy them fresh, or store them for a quick grab-and-go snack!