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Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Fluffy and delicious healthy blueberry muffins made with oat flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Easy to make, nutritious, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat
Servings: 12
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour
  • 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ¾ cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a muffin tin with 12 cup liners.
  • To a large bowl, add the flour, rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk in the eggs, milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Next, add the egg and milk mixture to the oat flour mixture. Whisk to combine.
  • Fold in the fresh blueberries and divide the batter among your prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Oats/oat flour: you may use oat flour for the whole recipe.
  • Replace the oat flour with 1.5 cups of all-purpose or gluten-free flour 
  • Make your own oat flour at home. Simply use a blender and blend until you get a powder texture. 1 cup rolled oats will get you about 1 cup oat flour. 
  • Use gluten-free oats and oat flour for a gluten-free blueberry oatmeal muffin option.
  • you may use honey or agave in place of maple syrup.
  • any milk of choice can be used. you can use almond or any nut-free milk.
  • if you don't have any coconut oil, use any neutral-tasting oil. For a nut-free option muffin, use vegetable or olive oil.
  • for a flavor boost, add one tablespoon of lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg