Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Grab one of these Healthy Blueberry Muffins the next time you want a quick breakfast or satisfying snack. While some muffins are really dessert in disguise, these ones are loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients.
Whole wheat pastry flour: Whole wheat pastry flour contains more fiber than white flour, which means you’ll have less of a blood sugar spike and stay fuller longer.
Fruit: Fruit + a little maple syrup provides light sweetness to these muffins. When fruit is used as a sweetener, you end up with less total sugar as well as more fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Avocado oil: Avocado oil contains healthy unsaturated fats, which are linked to a number of health benefits including improved heart health and reduced inflammation.
I recommend pairing these with a source of protein like nut butter (almond or peanut butter), plain greek yogurt, or cottage cheese for a balanced snack or breakfast that will promote stable blood sugars and keep you satisfied.
Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Makes 12 muffins
Ingredients:
2 bananas
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/4 cup apple sauce
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup fresh blueberries
Granola topping (optional):
1/3 cup rolled oats
1-2 tsps honey
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 12-count muffin tin.
Mash bananas in a medium mixing bowl. Add in eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, avocado oil, and apple sauce. Mix until combined.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon).
Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until evenly combined.
Add blueberries and gently fold them into batter.
Pour batter into muffin tins, filling about 3/4 of each cup.
In a small bowl, combine rolled oats and honey and toss until oats are evenly coated with only. Sprinkle oat topping onto each muffin.
Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick or knife inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
