Ingredients needed for blueberry breakfast muffins

Here are the ingredients we are working with:

• Oat flour and ground flax seed are the two main ‘flour’ ingredients
• Baking soda gives these muffins structure and helps puff them up
• Just a pinch of salt to help enhance all the flavors
• Eggs act as the binding agent
• Pure maple syrup sweetens things up! Make sure you use pure maple syrup and not pancake syrup
• Applesauce adds moisture and replaces some of the baking fat
• Coconut oil is the baking fat in this recipe
• Just a splash of lemon juice
• Vanilla extract helps enhance the flavors
• Lastly, blueberries! Feel free to use fresh or frozen berries

Main ingredients in blueberry breakfast muffins

Oat flour: Finely ground oat flour makes perfectly chewy and fluffy baked goods. And it only has one ingredient: oats! They also provide a great source of healthy carbs, fibers and whole grains. These are some of the few reasons I love to bake with oat flour.

Ground flaxseed: Ground flaxseed contains many healthy components. I love adding flax into my recipes whenever possible as it adds additional fiber!

Maple syrup: Maple syrup adds sweetness to these muffins. It is also a great natural sugar substitute.

Applesauce: I love trying to incorporate applesauce into my recipes whenever I can. It is a great fat replacer and it helps add moisture. Applesauce also reduces the calories in baked goods because you are typically subbing it in for fat like butter and oil.

Coconut oil: Coconut oil adds moisture to these muffins, keeping them moist and fluffy. When I bake with coconut oil, I prefer to use refined coconut oil as it has a neutral flavor. You won’t get a strong coconut flavor or smell. On the other hand, unrefined coconut oil has a much stronger coconut taste and smell. Both are totally fine to use, it’s just a personal preference! Feel free to use another light oil or butter instead.

Why you’ll love blueberry breakfast muffins

They are packed with blueberries.

This recipe can be made gluten free.

They are made with whole grain oat flour.

These oat flour muffins make the grab and go breakfast.

They can be stored in the freezer.

These muffins are soft and fluffy.

Kitchen tools needed

You will need a few things to whip up these oat flour muffins.

• Muffin pan
• Cooking spray
• Medium mixing bowl
• Large mixing bowl
• Spatula or spoon
• Measuring cups
• 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp and 1/4 tsp

Calling all muffin lovers!

Muffins are one of those baked goods that are so easy to make, are so versatile, and can be enjoyed throughout the day.

What you’ll love about these muffins with flaxseed meal is that they are perfect for breakfast. The combination of oat flour and flaxseed make them hearty, filling and delightful. They are also great for a busy morning breakfast on the go. Grab a muffin or two for the road and you’re good to go!

Tips and substitutes for healthy breakfast muffins

Add extra blueberries on top. After scooping the batter into the muffin pan, take 2 to 3 blueberries and press them into the top of each muffin. Bake as instructed!

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top. Combine about 2 tbsps coconut sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Using a spoon, sprinkle the mixture on top of each muffin before baking.

Substitute the coconut oil. If you aren’t a fan of coconut oil or simply don’t have it on hand, feel free to use another neutral oil or melted butter.

Add chocolate chips. Where are my chocolate lovers? Add in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips for added sweetness.

Use honey as the sweetener. Instead of pure maple syrup, you can replace it 1:1 for honey.

Other healthy muffin recipes you’ll love!

• Healthy Morning Glory Muffins

• Healthy Banana Chocolate Muffins

• Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

• Cinnamon Crumble Muffins

• Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Muffins

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Oat Flour Blueberry Muffins (Flaxseed)

Delicious and hearty blueberry muffins made with flaxseed and oat flour. These delicious blueberry muffins make the perfect breakfast, afternoon snack, or even dessert!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Blueberry Muffins Healthy, Easy Blueberry Muffins, Flaxseed muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 188kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups oat flour
• ¼ cup ground flax seed
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 eggs room temperature if possible
• ⅓ cup maple syrup room temperature if possible
• ¼ cup applesauce room temperature if possible
• ¼ cup coconut oil melted and cooled
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup blueberries

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease your muffin pan with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine the oat flour, ground flax seed, baking soda and salt. Gently mix and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup, apple sauce, coconut oil, lemon juice and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined.
• Now, fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients and fold just until combined.
• Carefully fold in the blueberries so they don't break up.
• Scoop the batter into the 12 muffin tins and bake for 18-22 minutes. Let the muffins cool slightly before enjoying!

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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