Best 6 Healthy Blueberry Muffins Recipes

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Blueberry muffins are a delightful and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. They are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants from the blueberries. Making healthy blueberry muffins at home allows you to control the ingredients and ensure they align with your dietary preferences and health goals. This article aims to guide you in selecting the best recipe for healthy blueberry muffins, considering factors such as the choice of flour, sugar alternatives, and the incorporation of additional healthy ingredients.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY BLUEBERRY-CARROT MUFFINS



Healthy Blueberry-Carrot Muffins image

We weren't afraid to include oil in these healthy fruit-and-veggie muffins. We used coconut oil, which contains high levels of lauric acid, a saturated fat that has been shown to raise levels of good (HDL) cholesterol. It also adds richness and tenderness, meaning that the recipe is still delicious even with less sweetener.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups blueberries
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup 2-percent lowfat milk
1/2 cup melted virgin or extra-virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 medium carrots, shredded and squeezed dried
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and spay the liners lightly with cooking spray.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the blueberries for garnish. Place the remaining blueberries in a large bowl and lightly crush them with the back of a fork (crushing keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the muffin batter during baking). Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to the blueberries and stir to combine. Whisk together the milk, oil, brown sugar, carrots, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla in another bowl, whisking until no clumps of brown sugar remain. Fold the milk mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (don't worry if there are a few lumps).
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Press the reserved blueberries into the tops of the muffins. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the turbinado sugar. Rotate the pan and continue to bake until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes. Cool the muffins in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer the muffins to a rack to cool completely.

HEALTHY BLUEBERRY AND BANANA MUFFINS



Healthy Blueberry and Banana Muffins image

Provided by Marielle Ainsworth

Categories     Bread     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Blueberry     Banana     Healthy     Bran     Bon Appétit     New Mexico     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup oat bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3)
1/2 cup unflavored soy milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries or 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries, unthawed (6 to 7 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Combine flour, sugar, oat bran, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Place mashed bananas in large bowl. Stir in soy milk, egg, oil, and lemon juice. Mix in dry ingredients, then blueberries. Divide batter among muffin papers. Bake muffins until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Turn muffins out onto rack and cool 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

HEALTHY LOW-FAT BLUEBERRY (OR CHOCOLATE) OATMEAL MUFFINS



Healthy Low-Fat Blueberry (Or Chocolate) Oatmeal Muffins image

These are delicious, chewy muffins that burst with blueberries! Very wholesome, healthy, and low-fat! Mmmm! Note: cutting out the small amount of oil in the recipe will alter the texture.

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup toasted quick-cooking oats
1 cup skim milk
1 cup blueberries (thawed and VERY well drained if frozen) or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
14 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white pastry flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Toast oats in a dry saucepan over medium heat until browned.
  • Combine oats and milk in a bowl and let stand for 20-35 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Add brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla to the oat and milk mixture and mix well.
  • Whisk the flours, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Mix the dry into the wet until JUST combined, and fold in the blueberries (or chocolate chips).
  • Scoop batter into greased muffin tin and bake for 27-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing muffins from tin and putting on cooling rack.

HEALTHY YUMMY BLUEBERRY BANANA OATMEAL MUFFINS



Healthy Yummy Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins image

I created these because I looked all over for a recipe for blueberry banana muffins that were actually healthy. Many had claimed to be this but if you looked at the nutrients for it, they were horrible.

Provided by Amandarenee31

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 16 muffins, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium ripe bananas (or 3 large bananas)
1 1/4 cups rice syrup (or honey, substituted for 1 cup sugar)
1/2 cup pureed carrot (substituted for 1/4 cup veg. oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup whole wheat flour (substituted for 2 1/2 cups white flour)
1 cup oats
1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease or line a muffin pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mash bananas with rice syrup, pureed carrot, vanilla and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, combine baking soda, flour, and oats. Add to banana mixture and stir by hand until throughly combined. Fold in the blueberries.
  • Pour batter into muffin pan and bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.

HEALTHY BLUEBERRY OATMEAL MUFFINS



Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins image

Mmmmm...yummy breakfast or snack that has texture, flavor, and a healthy kick. A big thanks to Aunt Carolyn for the original recipe I modified this one from. These are the exact ingredients I used, thanks to a wonderful local bulk foods store. If you need to use more typical ingredients, I've tried to note potential alternatives. Don't omit the little bit of oil, though - it will dry them out.

Provided by This Mom Still Cooks

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups quick oats (organic)
1/2 cup unbleached flour (or omit the next 2 ingr. & use regular flour in their place)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup natural bran
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (or more if you like)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup evaporated cane juice (or sugar)
2 large egg whites
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup frozen blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat to 400.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Combine wet ingredients in 2nd bowl (not including berries).
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry & mix until incorporated.
  • Add berries and stir throughout.
  • Line muffin pans & spray. Pour batter into muffin cups & bake approximately 15-20 minute.
  • Careful if you like them straight out of the oven - those blueberries stay VERY hot! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 126.6, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 4.1

HEALTHY BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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Cooking healthy doesn't mean you need to lose any flavor, and these blueberry muffins are the perfect example! Light, fresh and super tasty, these would be great for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. So yummy!

Provided by Araxy Aykanian

Categories     Muffins

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp orange zest
2 c fresh blueberries
2 eggs large
1 1/4 c low-fat (1%) buttermilk
1/2 c brown sugar
6 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp orange juice, fresh
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Place the rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 F, line 18 muffin tins with paper liner and spray with Pam.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest. Add the fresh blueberries and toss gently to coat the blueberries in flour. This will help keep the blueberries suspended in the batter versus falling to bottom.
  • 3. In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then whisk in the buttermilk, brown sugar, canola oil, orange juice, and vanilla. Don't be concerned if the mixture looks curdled and lumpy.
  • 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until most of the flour is incorporated. The mixture can be slightly lumpy, don't over-mix. Divide the batter among the 18 prepared muffin cups. Bake 14-15 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown around the edges.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries: Fresh blueberries are ideal, but frozen blueberries work just as well. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them before adding them to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full: This will prevent the muffins from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help the muffins rise and create a golden brown crust.
  • Cool the muffins completely before storing them: This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

These healthy blueberry muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option. They are made with whole wheat flour, oats, and Greek yogurt, and are packed with blueberries. The muffins are also low in sugar and fat, and they can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these muffins are a great choice for busy families or anyone looking for a healthy and delicious snack.

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