Treat yourself to these healthy blueberry muffins. They are made with whole, organic ingredients and will give you energy that will last all day!
Healthy Blueberry Muffins from Scratch
While there could, of course, be some debate on what constitutes a healthy blueberry muffin recipe, this is the version I came up with for my daughter. I wanted a muffin for her that could stand-in for the coffee shop blueberry muffins she loves, yet be organic with just enough sugar to satisfy her. They also needed to be tender and light in color, like the ones from the coffee shop.
How To Make Healthier Muffins The Kids Will Love
All of these ingredients are important to keep them healthier and better for your kids. Here's what I used and why I used them.
- Utilizing organic ingredients in these healthier muffins was a top priority. Chemicals and pesticides do not make muffins taste better and can be harmful to our kids.
- I went with organic all-purpose flour, then added some wheat germ to boost fiber without the toughness and darker color that can come with whole wheat flour.
- I used a combination of pure cane sugar and honey to sweeten the muffins (if calories are of significant concern, I would recommend swapping a measures-like-sugar stevia blend).
- Buttermilk is used in the muffin recipe for tenderness and for the very slight tanginess it provides.
- I also opted for frozen blueberries, since they are easier to keep on hand and organic ones are available at a reasonable price year-round. They also seem to avoid the mushy spots in muffins that fresh can sometimes cause.
My daughter and I both enjoyed these healthy blueberry muffins. They make a great afternoon snack for my daughter, and I love having one with my morning coffee.
If you enjoyed these muffins, try my Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins Recipe, Apple Oatmeal Muffins Recipe or my carrot muffins (healthy and easy).
Healthy Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour organic
- ½ cup wheat bran
- 1 tbs baking powder aluminum-free
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt or sea salt
- ⅓ cup pure cane sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter organic
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbs honey
- 1 large egg organic
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk organic
- ¾ cup organic blueberries I used frozen
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients (first 6 ingredients).
- Gently melt the spread/butter, then add the vanilla and honey to it. Mix well, then whisk in the egg.
- Mix the butter-honey mixture into the dry ingredients along with the buttermilk.
- Once smoothly mixed, fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed.
- Place paper liners in a muffin/cupcake pan, then spoon the batter in about 80% full.
- Bake for 21-23 minutes. Done when top center slightly springs back to touch.
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I love serving muffins for breakfast on busy mornings before school. They also make really delicious and filling snacks too. Here are some more of our favorite homemade muffin recipes.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Blueberry muffins go like hotcakes in my house. As soon as they come out of the oven, they're GONE.
Jacob Fu says
YUM! This looks delicious. We never really make muffins at home but next time we do we'll have to keep this recipe in mind.
lisajones says
Sounds & Looks Sooo Delicious Cant Wait To Make Thank You!
Liz Mays says
I'd love to try making them this way. I usually make blueberry muffins every few months but the ingredients aren't the healthiest.
Jeanine says
These look so good. I love blueberry muffins so if we are able to make them a bit healthier I'm all for. I will be trying this!
Felicita Moncada says
Love muffins! They are perfect for my weekday commutes. I usually make a batch on the weekends and save them for the week so i can grab them on my way out. Love this healthy version!
Seng says
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I've been looking for a healthy alternative for muffins - this will make me feel a little more at ease if I make these for our "on the run" morning wake up routines (e.g. knowing that I'm giving them something a little healthier).
xo,
Seng, Lifestyle Blogger and Photographer
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Mykidsguide says
Mmmm, those muffins look so good. I am all for eating healthy. I am saving your recipe for later.
Rosey says
I like that you used wheat bran to make these. They sound good to me.
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
These look and sound really delicious! I love a good blueberry muffin, especially when it's healthy and tasty!
Michele D says
Your recipe looks awesome! I can't wait to try it out. My kids love blueberry muffins!
Penny Struebig says
Yum! These look fantastic. I love grabbing a muffin for breakfast and this recipe looks like a winner.
Maria-Teresa A. says
My boyfriend and work colleagues would love this! These look so delicious and fresh. Really glad I came across your blog!
Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey says
Oh yum! This would go perfectly with coffee or tea. I'm saving this!
Joanne T Ferguson says
I could so go for one of your muffins with my coffee right now! Blueberry muffins is my favorite and love that your muffins are indeed healthy!
Adrienne says
These blueberry muffins are divine! Anything that makes a recipe healthier is always appreciated by me. I especially like when food is healthy and delicious, and these muffins appear to satisfy both of my requirements. Thanks for sharing! (o: