Healthy Blueberry Muffins Recipe

closeup image of healthy blueberry muffin with one bite taken still sitting loosely in brown muffin liner on top of other muffins

4.96 from 22 votes

Healthy blueberry muffins that are soft, naturally sweet, and full of juicy berries. Made with oat flour, yogurt, and applesauce—no refined sugar, butter, or oil.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Resting time5

Total Time40

Course: Muffins

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy blueberry muffins, oat flour blueberry muffins

Servings: muffins

Author: Nicole Hunn

Equipment

Blender or food processor

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if necessary) (or 225 grams store-bought oat flour)
½ cup granulated coconut palm sugar (or light brown sugar)
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup smooth applesauce at room temperature
½ cup plain Greek-style yogurt (preferably 2% or whole milk) at room temperature
2 eggs at room temperature, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 ounces fresh or frozen blueberries plus more for on top (optional)
2 teaspoons cornstarch for tossing with blueberries

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners and spray lightly with oil.
In a blender or food processor, grind oats into a fine flour. Add coconut sugar and blend again.
In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add applesauce, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Stir just until combined.
Toss blueberries with cornstarch, then fold into the batter gently.
Let the batter sit briefly to thicken. Divide evenly among muffin cups and top with extra berries, if desired.
Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 325°F and bake 13–15 minutes more. The muffins are done when the tops are nicely domed, and they spring back when pressed gently with a finger.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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Notes

Nutrition information.

The approximate nutrition information does not include any (optional) additional blueberries beyond the 6 ounces specifically called for in the recipe.

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