Homemade Blueberry Muffins: Love at First Bite

Lets face it, muffins don’t have a reputation for being healthy. Some bakery muffins can have over 500 calories and 40 grams of sugar! That’s no way to start the day. With just a few substitutions, our Blueberry Muffins come in around 200 calories and 15 grams of sugar.

There’s something about the perfect blueberry muffin – it’s soft, moist and bursting with juicy berries, making each bite a delightful experience. But, most muffins are made with butter, which has a tremendous amount of saturated fat. So how can we create a blueberry muffin that is both delicious AND healthy? Read on.

Mix It Up Right:

• Start by combining all your dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – in a large mixing bowl. Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps and aerate them for a light texture.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together your wet ingredients – eggs, oil, milk, applesauce and vanilla extract. Add your wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix them gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. Mix until the flour is just moistened and there are no dry flour patches in the batter. Overmixing your batter will result in a dense muffin, so make sure you mix it just enough.
• Once the batter is ready, gently fold in your blueberries to avoid crushing them. Larger blueberries work better in muffins as opposed to smaller ones, so try to choose your blueberries accordingly.

How to Keep Your Blueberries from Sinking in the muffin:

While blueberry muffins are often associated with fresh blueberries, it’s not necessary to use fresh berries in your muffin batter. In fact, using frozen blueberries can be a great alternative, especially when fresh blueberries are out of season.

Using frozen blueberries can help prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during baking. The freezing process helps firm up the blueberries, reducing the likelihood of them sinking and distributing more evenly throughout the muffin.

To use frozen blueberries in your muffin recipe, simply thaw them slightly and gently fold them into the batter. You may need to adjust the baking time slightly, as frozen berries may release more moisture during baking.

However, if you are using fresh blueberries, simply toss them in a little flour before adding them to the batter. This will also prevent them from clumping together as well as sinking to the bottom.

Add a Secret Ingredient

To truly elevate your blueberry muffins to the next level, consider adding a secret ingredient to your batter. Adding a dollop of sour cream to your batter will not only make it richer and creamier, but it will also add a subtle tang that perfectly complements the sweetness of the blueberries.

To incorporate sour cream into your muffin recipe, simply reduce the amount of milk and replace it with an equal amount of sour cream. Be sure to mix the sour cream into the batter well, so that it is evenly distributed. You’ll notice that the batter will become thicker and more luscious, which will translate into an incredibly moist and flavorful muffin.

LOOKING FOR MORE HEALTHY MUFFIN RECIPES?

• Carrot Cake Muffins – all the flavors of carrot cake in a muffin. These are amazing!!!
• Double Chocolate Chip Muffins – for all you chocolate lovers out there
• Cranberry Banana Muffins – perfect around Thanksgiving time

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