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05/13/2020 · Leave a Comment

Healthier Blueberry Muffins

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The way I look at breakfast pastries is that they are always a little more indulgent of a breakfast choice than some other options. But I do think there are always ways to still have the pastries taste delicious and make the recipe have a few healthier choices, which is why I came up with this healthier blueberry muffins recipe.

One great way to make a baking recipe have more health benefits is to include whole wheat flour instead of only using all-purpose flour. Whole wheat flour contains more fiber and B vitamins than most of your other typical baking flours. Whole wheat flour will have a more dense texture and taste than other flours because of this, and it will often have a shorter shelf life.

However, if you are looking to still get that great blueberry muffin taste, but amp up the health benefits of your muffins, then I have the recipe just for you. My healthier blueberry muffins recipe came after quite a few trials of getting the flour ratio just right for a delicious and healthier morning bite.

Keep it simple

For a lot of my baking recipes, I like to keep it as simple as possible. Since we are all frequently so busy, the last thing you want to do is have to spend multiple hours baking. Although, I do love when I have the time to make an over the top baked good, let’s be honest, that opportunity doesn’t come around too frequently.

That’s why for today’s recipe, I minimized the amount of equipment that is needed. And kept the ingredients to what you would keep around the house. This way, you can whip up a quick batch of muffins while still knocking off everything else on your to-do list for the evening.

Fresh – or frozen – blueberries

Keeping with the theme of simplicity, both fresh and frozen blueberries work equally as well in this recipe. I’m a big smoothie and smoothie bowl fan, so we almost have some sort of frozen fruit in the freezer.

healthier blueberry muffins

But during my pregnancy, fruit has been one of the things I have been craving most. I seriously cannot get enough of it. And it isn’t just one kind of fruit, it is any and every fruit. I like to add blueberries to a number of different breakfast dishes, so the last couple of times I have made this recipe, I have used fresh blueberries since I had so many in the fridge.

Healthier Blueberry Muffins
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Healthier Blueberry Muffins

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 18 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1 c granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 2 c blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line 18 muffin cups.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a microwavable bowl, heat butter until softened and slightly melted. Whisk in sugar until combined.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well to incorporate. Mix in the almond extract.
  • Add the dry ingredients and stir until well mixed.
  • Add the milk to the bowl, and whisk until all ingredients have been combined.
  • Using a spatula or a spoon, fold the blueberries into the batter.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops have been lightly browned, and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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