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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Baked Goods

    Healthy Blueberry Muffins

    Published: Mar 12, 2023 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Diet: Low Fat / Vegetarian
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    Healthy Blueberry Muffins with a text title overlay.
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    These Healthy Blueberry Muffins are light and fluffy and naturally sweetened with fruit - no added sugar. These healthy muffins are bursting with jammy blueberries and the perfect little sweet treats that are SO easy to make.

    Two blueberry muffins, one whole, one broken in half.

    This blueberry muffin recipe couldn't be easier to make. Just a few simple baking ingredients and some frozen blueberries, and no special equipment needed. These super moist muffins are made a little lighter by mixing heart-healthy oats with the flour and also sweetening them naturally. All the flavours of a bakery blueberry muffin, but a little bit lighter.

    If you are looking for more recipes bursting with blueberries, why not try our easy Blueberry Smoothie, our delicious Blueberry Waffles or our super easy Baked Oats.

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    • Why you will love them
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • How to make Healthy Blueberry Muffins- Step by step
    • Substitutions and variations
    • What to serve with Healthy Blueberry Muffins
    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Extra tips
    • More muffin recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why you will love them

    • Quick and easy - This recipe for blueberry muffins is SO easy. Just mix everything together and put into a greased muffin tin. It's probably quicker than driving to your local coffee shop.
    • Healthier - This is a healthy muffin recipe, so we have made a few swaps. We have swapped half the flour for oats which are good source of fibre and make these blueberry muffins more filling and also a good breakfast option.
    • Kids love them - Our kids LOVE these! I have made them for playdates too and they always go down well.
    • Freeze well - Make a big batch of these, as they freeze really well. You can just get them out of the freezer and put them into lunch boxes.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.
    • Flour - We used plain flour. You could use half plain flour and half wholewheat flour, but that does make the blueberry muffins more dense.
    • Oats - This makes these blueberry muffins heart-healthy and adds some extra fibre too. Use rolled oats rather than quick cook.
    • Sweetener - We used Sweet Freedom, which is made from fruit, making these sugar free muffins. However, you could use another liquid sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
    • Salt - A pinch of salt really brings out the other sweet flavours.
    • Baking powder - This helps the muffins to rise and make them nice and fluffy.
    • Egg - We used a medium sized egg. Using a large egg can change the consistency.
    • Milk - We used skimmed milk, but any milk will work. You could even use a plant based milk like almond milk or oat milk.
    • Vanilla - This adds a nice warmth and helps to bring out the sweet flavours too.
    • Coconut oil - This is used instead of butter. You could use vegetable oil instead.
    • Blueberries - We used frozen blueberries because we always have them in the freezer and it means we have made these in the winter months too when fresh blueberries aren't their best.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make Healthy Blueberry Muffins- Step by step

    Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
    One: In a bowl combine the milk, egg, coconut oil, vanilla and liquid sweetener.

    A bowl with milk and egg in it.

    Two: In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, oats, salt and baking powder (a). Add the milk and egg mixture and combine well (b).

    Two shot collage of flour and oats in a bowl, then mixed with milk and egg.

    Three: Add the blueberries (a) and mix in (b).

    Two shot collage of blueberries added to the bowl, then mixed in.

    Four: Divide the batter into a greased muffin tin (a) and put into the oven for 20 minutes (b).

    Two shot collage of muffin batter in a muffin tin, then cooked fuffins.

    Five: Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.

    Substitutions and variations

    • Gluten free - You can make these healthy blueberry muffins gluten free by swapping the flour for your favourite brand of gluten free flour.
    • Vegan - To make these vegan, swap the eggs for flax eggs and use a plant based milk.
    • Extra veggies - We could all do with MORE veggies, right? Why not grate some courgette into these? Make sure you squeeze all the excess liquid out of them.
    • Chocolate chips - If you want to make these healthy muffins a little more indulgent, then mix in some dark chocolate chips.

    What to serve with Healthy Blueberry Muffins

    We would happily eat these by themselves, however if you did want to serve them with something then you could slice them open and spread on some Homemade Peanut Butter or Healthier Nutella.

    For a healthy breakfast, you could serve these with some Greek yogurt and fresh berries.

    If you are looking for an afternoon pick-me-up, then warm one of these in the oven or microwave and have it with a hot drink. We recommend our Chai Tea Latte, Cinnamon Coffee or Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate.

    Two blueberry muffins surrounded by some blueberries.

    Storage

    Store: Firstly you need to make sure that these muffins are fully cooled. Then you can line a storage container with a paper towel and put the muffins in a single layer. Put another piece of paper towel on top of it and put the lid on. These will then keep at room temperature for 4 days.

    Freeze: To freeze these healthy muffins, individually wrap them and then put them in a freezer bag for up to two months.

    Defrost: You can defrost these at room temperature.

    Reheat: Warm these healthy muffins up in the microwave for 30 seconds.

    A broken muffin in front of another whole muffin. Blueberries are in the foreground.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why aren't my muffins moist?

    The key to getting moist muffins is firstly not over mixing the flour - you just need to gently fold it in other wise they will be too dense. Also, don't bake them too long otherwise they will be dry. Every oven cooks things differently.

    Can I use fresh blueberries?

    Yes, you can use fresh or frozen blueberries - you will still need the same amount.

    Why do my blueberries sink to the bottom?

    To prevent this from happening, toss the blueberries in a tablespoon of flour before adding to the batter mixture.

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    Extra tips

    • Make sure you save some blueberries to dot on the top of the muffins to make them look nice.
    • You could sprinkle some oats on top for presentation too.
    • Make sure you don't over-mix the flour into the rest of the ingredients, otherwise the muffins will be too dense
    • For an added warm flavour, add 0.5 tablespoon of cinnamon to the mixture.

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    If you’ve tried this healthy blueberry muffin recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Six healthy blueberry muffins on a wooden serving board.

    Healthy Blueberry Muffins

    By: Dannii
    These Healthy Blueberry Muffins are light and fluffy and naturally sweetened with fruit - no added sugar, and they are SO easy to make.
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    Low Fat
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    4.86 from 14 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, British
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 20 mins
    Total: 25 mins
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 160kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    • 230 ml (1 cups) Skimmed milk
    • 1 Egg
    • 2 tablespoon Coconut oil - melted
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 75 g (0.33 cups) Liquid sweetener
    • 120 g (1 cups) Plain flour
    • 120 g (1.5 cups) Oats
    • 1 pinch Sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
    • 200 g (1.33 cups) Blueberries

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
    • In a bowl combine the milk, egg, coconut oil, vanilla and liquid sweetener.
      230 ml Skimmed milk, 1 Egg, 2 tablespoon Coconut oil, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 75 g Liquid sweetener
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, oats, salt and baking powder.
      120 g Plain flour, 120 g Oats, 1 pinch Sea salt, 1 tablespoon Baking powder
    • Add the milk and egg mixture and combine well.
    • Add the blueberries and mix in.
      200 g Blueberries
    • Divide the batter into a greased muffin tin and put into the oven for 20 minutes.
    • Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.

    Notes

    • Make sure you save some blueberries to dot on the top of the muffins to make them look nice.
    • You could sprinkle some oats on top for presentation too.
    • Make sure you don't over-mix the flour into the rest of the ingredients, otherwise the muffins will be too dense
    • For an added warm flavour, add 0.5 tablespoon of cinnamon to the mixture.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

     

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    Comments

    1. Stella O

      March 18, 2023 at 4:12 pm

      3 stars
      Taste is fine, not overly sweet, but texture a little off

      Reply
      • Dannii

        March 19, 2023 at 3:42 pm

        They won't be overly sweet, due to being healthy muffins. It will also depend on the type of liquid sweetener you use. As for the texture, I am not sure what you mean by "off". With using oats, you will get a more dense muffin than just using flour. But if they were too dense, then they were probably over mixed which I mentioned in the tips section.

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    2. nancy

      March 14, 2023 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      what a delicious Blueberry Muffins . They are light and fluffy!

      Reply
    3. MJ

      March 14, 2023 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      These blueberry muffins might be my family's new fave!! Everyone gobbled them up, they were so good!

      Reply
    4. Sharon

      March 14, 2023 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      I really love these healthy blueberry muffins because I can whip them up and have on hand for the whole family for breakfast or snacks.

      Reply
    5. Beth

      March 14, 2023 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      I have to try these! Healthy muffins sound like a dream that I never want to wake up from. I'm very interested in that Sweet Freedom sweetener, too.

      Reply
    6. Eni

      March 14, 2023 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone at home loved your muffins! Great recipe!

      Reply
    7. Andrea

      March 12, 2023 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      Light, fluffy and full of delicious, fresh blueberries, these muffins are for me! Yum!

      Reply
    8. stephanie

      March 12, 2023 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      It's hard to believe that something this delicious can actually be good for you! I will definitely be making these again!

      Reply
    9. Kushigalu

      March 12, 2023 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      Love this healthy and easy blueberry muffins. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    10. Tara

      March 12, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love the light and fluffy texture of these muffins! Such a delicious and easy start to the day.

      Reply
    11. Cathleen

      March 12, 2023 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love blueberry muffins, so this healthy version was perfect! My toddler also loved it. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe :)

      Reply

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