Description
Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome, fiber-rich snack combining old-fashioned oats, fresh blueberries, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. These moist and tender muffins offer lasting energy with balanced nutrition and can be easily customized to suit various tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to ensure easy removal of the muffins after baking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine old-fashioned oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir well to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. This mixture adds moisture, sweetness, and protein to the muffins.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Gently Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them to maintain juicy bursts of flavor.
- Bake and Cool: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw frozen to avoid coloring the batter).
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light.
- Spoon and level flour when measuring to avoid dense muffins.
- Add a touch of lemon zest to enhance blueberry flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: healthy muffins, blueberry muffins, oatmeal muffins, fiber-rich snack, natural sweetener, whole wheat, gluten-free option