Healthy Blueberry Muffins are extremely fluffy, moist and absolutely delicious with fresh or frozen blueberries. Easy, kid approved muffin recipe with fantastic reviews!
Kids love muffins, so I highly recommend you double these. 🙂 Other kid favorites are healthy banana muffins, healthy chocolate chip muffins and almond flour banana muffins.
Healthy Blueberry Muffin Recipe
These healthy blueberry muffins came out fantastic! And no refined sugar. Just check the comments below for yourself, WOW.
Moist, light and so fluffy, I highly recommend to make a double batch because both kids and husbands love them. I have warned you. 🙂
Usually, I prefer to eat my berries fresh, however these blueberry muffins deserve even the priciest supermarket January blueberries! I recommend to buy organic whenever you can because berries are on a Dirty Dozen list.
Ingredients for Healthy Blueberry Muffins
My healthy blueberry muffins recipe contains simple ingredients:
- Whole wheat or spelt flour – Baking is a science and it’s best to use whole wheat or spelt flour in this recipe. Using white and gluten free flour will need adjusting the recipe and I haven’t tried. If you do – please let me know. 🙂
- Blueberries – My favourite blueberry muffins are with fresh blueberries but frozen blueberries can be used with great success.
- Applesauce and eggs – I use unsweetened applesauce. Also yogurt will work instead.
- Any oil – Healthy widely available options: extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil (melted first).
- Liquid sweetener – Maple syrup, honey, agave etc. Please do not use any dry sweetener. It will throw off batter consistency and recipe will not work.
That’s it!
How to Make Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Below you will find detailed recipe card.
- Prep: Line muffin tin with parchment paper liners or I love to use silicone baking tin.
- One bowl batter: Combine liquids and leavening agents first by whisking well in a large bowl. Then add flour and stir gently to mix. Do not over mix.
- Blueberries: Add blueberries and give a few stirs. Using large ice cream scoop, fill 12 openings with batter.
- Bake: Bake for 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 30 minutes before transferring onto a cooling rack to cool more or enjoying.
Tips for Best Blueberry Muffins
- Do not overmix batter – Stir a few times and let batter sit for a few seconds to let flour absorb the moisture. Stir again. A few flour patches here and there are fine.
- Don’t over bake – All ovens vary and I recommend to check your muffins 5 minutes to the end. If toothpick comes out clean – remove muffins. They keep cooking with residual heat in a tin.
- Let muffins cool – These blueberry muffins are light and fluffy. Which also means if you don’t let them cool patiently for 30 minutes, they will deform and fall apart a bit.
- Mini muffins – You can make mini muffins and bake for 11-13 minutes. Do toothpick test.
- “Sinking” blueberries – I did not find blueberries sinking to the bottom of muffins. If you do, next time toss them in a flour before adding to batter.
How to Store Blueberry Muffins
In any case, I highly recommend to double this low sugar blueberry muffins recipe.
Room temperature: These won’t last more than 2 days because they are so good! I store muffins on a large plate with a glass cake cover. Or line glass or plastic airtight container with double folded paper towel to help absorb moisture.
Freeze muffins: Bake and cool muffins completely. Then arrange them in a single layer in resealable plastic bag or any container with a lid. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Thaw on a counter for a few hours. Warm up in the oven at 350 F or microwave for 30 seconds for that freshly baked experience.
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Enjoy these healthy blueberry muffins! Would love to know if your kids approved!
Healthy Blueberry Muffins {So Fluffy and Easy}
Healthy Blueberry Muffins are extremely fluffy, moist and absolutely delicious with fresh or frozen blueberries. Easy, kid approved muffin recipe with fantastic reviews!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: North American
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly whisked
- 1 cup applesauce, unsweetened
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder (aluminum free if possible)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups spelt or whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line muffin tin with unbleached muffin liners or use silicone muffin tin (I used both and didn’t spray anything).
- In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well to combine, making sure baking powder and soda have dissolved.
- Add flour and stir gently to mix. Do not over mix.
- Add blueberries and give a few stirs.
- Using large ice cream scoop, fill 12 openings with batter.
- Bake for 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let muffins cool in the tin for at least 30 minutes before transferring onto a cooling rack to cool more or enjoy.
I highly recommend to double this recipe.
Store: Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 3 – 4 days, in a fridge for up to a week or in a freezer for up to 3 months.
Freeze: Bake and cool muffins completely. Then arrange them in a single layer in resealable plastic bag or any container with a lid. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Thaw on a counter for a few hours. Warm up in the oven at 350 F or microwave for 30 seconds for that freshly baked experience.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter – Stir a few times, let batter sit and stir again. A few dry flour patches are fine.
- Don’t over bake – All ovens vary and I recommend to check your muffins 5 minutes to the end. Do toothpick test. Keep in mind, muffins keep cooking with residual heat in a tin.
- Let muffins cool – These blueberry muffins are light and fluffy and delicate. If you don’t let them cool patiently for 30 minutes, they will deform in your hands a bit.
- Mini muffins – You can make mini muffins and bake for 11-13 minutes. Follow toothpick test again.
- “Sinking” blueberries – I did not find my blueberries sinking to the bottom of muffins. If you do, next time toss them in a flour before adding to batter.
Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating in the comments.
Can I use butter instead of apple sauce?
Hmm 1 cup might be too much. But technically I think recipe will work.
Will you please tell me how much amount of butter should I need for this recipe instead of apple sauce
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Baking is a science and unfortunately you can’t offset liquid:dry ingredients ratio as recipe will not turn out. I have not tested muffins with butter. 1 cup seems a lot but you can try. 1/2 cup will throw off batter consistency. I would use applesauce or yogurt instead of it.
Loved this recipe!I had a good supply of huckleberries so I used those instead. Also, one egg and one egg beater. Very tasty, thank you!
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You are so welcome Lani!
Yummylicious!
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Wonderful result . 💜
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Totally delicious, and so simple to make. I do not bake very often and these turned out perfectly!
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Awesome Susan!
These were great! I substituted the 1/4 cup oil for 1/3 cup yogurt, and I substituted one of the cups of flour for a cup of oats.
Recipe made 16 muffins for me.
Approved by the toddler AND husband!
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That’s fantastic Melinda!
So yummy! I used agave syrup instead and it turned out perfectly! My daughter was shocked that there wasn’t any sugar. This recipe is a keeper ❤️
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Yay! Sounds like this recipe is a win for you and your daughter 🙂
I plan to make these tomorrow and looked at my baking powder and it doesn’t say aluminum free. How important is this?
The recipe will still work out great. I find the aluminum free improves the taste! Happy baking.
How do you “reheat” them from the freezer?
Hi Erin. You can just take them out of the freezer and let them thaw out on the counter.
Can you use oat flour ?
H Setareh. I have not tried to bake these muffins with oat flour. The ratios would change.
Loved these! And so did my kids! I followed the recipe exactly and the 12 muffins didn’t last a whole day before they were all devoured. They came out really light and fluffy. Will definitely make again! I wonder why you recommend to let them cool for 30 minutes in the muffin pan before removing?
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Glad to hear. Because muffins are delicate and light, it is best to leave them in a tin to prevent from deforming.
I love these! I got this recipe from a friend and I absolutely love them! Is there a way to make these gluten free? My husband is and he would like to be able to try them! Thanks!
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Unfortunately gluten free flour will not work. I suggest you make my almond flour banana muffins and add blueberries. 🙂 Or zucchini muffins and add blueberries. Enjoy!
Thank you so much!
Quick, easy and delicious! Fantabulous. Very happy I found this recipe for this Easter Sunday morning! 👍🏼
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So happy to hear this Stephanie! Happy easter!
Hi Olena.
Can’t wait to make these healthy blueberry muffins. However, I was wondering if I could substitute fat free Greek yogurt for the applesauce which I dont have.
You can yes. I would add a few tbsp of oil as well.
You mean add a few tbls of oil in addition to the 1/4 th cup of oil that is listed in the recipe.
Yes.
Hi I’m also from Vancouver island!
I made these but I had no apple sauce so I substituted 3 Little pods of vanilla yoghurt. I used frozen blueberries/blueberries/raspberries … I used honey instead of maple syrup and I used coconut nut oil, whole wheat flour. Their in the oven they smell fantastic!
Hi Larissa! Let me know how the muffins turn out!
I just made this recipe. I have tried many and this one is very good
Sherry, happy you enjoy this recipe!
This is my go to blueberry muffins recipe! It’s so good and pretty healthy! Thanks for the great recipe:)
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These are amazing.
These are delightful! A great way to grab a quick, healthy meal. (or snack)
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Muffins (healthy ones) are a great snack! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Wow, what a great recipe! I love it! I followed the recipe exactly. I had 2 muffins in a row because they were so delicious and healthy too! This recipe is definitely a keeper. Thank-you.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Nadia! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Could these be made in the instant pot with the egg bite silicone forms? Thanks! I can’t wait to try this recipe
I think so. Just don’t overfill each opening more than 2/3 full.
The muffins were delicious! The only change I made was half a cup of applesauce and a half a cup of Greek yogurt. I only bake with maple syrup or honey. I had fresh blueberries that were starting to ripen. & found your recipe . Only question I have is there a way to treat the blueberries so they don’t sink to the bottom when they’re baked ?
Thank you for sharing.
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Awesome!!! Happy to hear, Maria. Yes, you can toss blueberries in some flour before adding to the batter. 🙂
Can you use gluten free flour in place of wheat flour?
No.
Excellent taste! I found 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries was a lot of blueberries it turned the whole batter blue, would recommend using 1 cup for frozen blueberries!
★★★★★
That is so amazing to hear! Glad you enjoyed my recipe, Christina. Frozen blueberries do that.
Great muffins and I love that there is no sugar in this recipe!
This is definitely a keeper- thanks for sharing this blueberry muffin recipe.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Cindy! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Deliciously moist and packed with flavor!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!
I baked these for my boyfriend today, his favourite muffins are blueberry so I was so excited to make these! I’m not the best at baking but I had a small panic when I saw the batter fairly thick. I added some almond milk and a bit more avocado oil, even though the batter still seemed thicker than the picture it still came out fine and it was delicious!
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Loved this recipe. I used wildflower honey in them and my kids enjoyed them. Do you prefer honey or maple syrup better?
I like both taste wise but I always end up using maple syrup because it’s liquidy and my honey is hard.
Really want to make these but only have white flour. Does anyone know how much white flour to use in place of the whole wheat or spelt?
Never ried. White flour doesn’t work the same as whole wheat.
Would I use white or whole spelt flour?
Whole.
These are very good and very easy to make. The hardest part is letting them cool for 30 min. before eating.
★★★★★
So happy to hear, Marilyn! Let them cool just a bit, like 10 mins.
Love these muffins. Like that there is no added sugar. Definitely a keeper.
★★★★★
Yay! So happy to hear! Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to let me know you enjoyed my recipe, Karen.
Very healthy and delicious, and so so easy! I made mine with coconut oil. Perfect!
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Perfect recipe! My daughter has been eating them all week for a morning snack and keeps asking for more. They are a really good treat!
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Is there a calorie count pet muffin? On a calorie restricted plan.
Inside the recipe. Give it a second to load.
What can I substitute for applesauce? I just don’t have any and really want to make these muffins !
Maybe full fat yogurt or pureed apples. I haven’t tried though…
Can you use all unbleached white flour or 1/2 white 1/2 spelt?
Not all unbleached. 50/50 should be ok.
Thanks! I have a kid with food texture issues ?
Oh man, those kids!!! Try my almond flour banana muffins and add blueberries in there. He/she should like the soft texture of those.
These are soo yummy! Thanks for a great recipe 🙂
While searching for a recipe this morning, I found this one. I had to use what I had so I experimented (before comments I realize I am not commenting on thos exact recipe but my findings might help someone else). I am also trying to decrease my flour by mixing in almond flour a bit. I was so pleased with the end result, I just want to share. I substituted 1/4 egg for the eggs. Substituted 1 cup flour, 1/4 c oatmeal, and 3/4 c almond flour for 2 c wheat flour. Realized I had no blueberries in the freezer, I mashed a ripe banana and 1 cup of raisins. I let it sit in the bowl for 15 min and then baked as directed. Prepared for a flop, they were fabulous, my hubby (who usually frowns when I try to make healthy baked goods, usually with poor results) ate 3 with his lunch. Rose nicely, fluffy and light. Looking forward to blueberry ones in the near future. Too bad I only made 12!! I have pics!
Should have said 1/4 c egg whites
Forgot to rate it.
★★★★★
I added a little lemon zest because I love the lemon/blueberry combo.
The first time I made one batch to test and they were gone before they even cooled!
Needless to say I always double or triple the recipe now when I make them so that I can freeze some for a quick snack later.
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Making a double (or triple) batch is a great idea Michelle!
Thank you for sharing your findings.:) Happy these brave modifications worked out for you.:)
My wife and I made this recipe on 04-06-19. We used almond oil as recommended. They were great. I ate 3 right out of the oven and my wife had two, each with a little butter. The enjoyment grew with each bite. I hope any of you that try them like them as much as we did.
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Thank you for your review, Tom. You mean avocado oil I think.:) Enjoy!
My kids and I just made these, and we LOVE them! I just substituted gluten free flour and it was terrific. I made a double batch and froze most of them so I can take out a few to thaw whenever we need a healthy snack. Thanks!
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So happy to hear your very brave substitute worked out with my healthy blueberry muffins.:)
For a healthy blueberry muffin, these were great! For our family just starting on this journey, the wheat flour was a bit heavy for us when we are used to a half white, half wheat consistency in our baked goods. I also used homemade, chunky applesauce and that might have changed the consistency as well. It was lightly sweetened with honey which was perfect, and they rose beautifully. They are also surprisingly filling and made a nice snack, but I’m sure they would be lovely as a breakfast, too!
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Yes. When you switch from white to whole wheat flour it does feel heavy at first. You get used to it or not lol. We are so used to it now. I have a friend who will never convert but she is Italian so… Try spelt flour. It is lighter than whole wheat and same healthy. Good luck! You can do it!
Hi Olena, Just tried these muffins for the first time and I absolutely love it!!! Even though I used 2 bananas instead of applesauce, small grapes instead of blueberries, agave syrup instead of maple syrop :))))) …. and grapeseed oil, it turned out to be very delicuious. Thanks a lot for the recipe!
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Those are very smart 1:1 subs.:) My pleasure.
Yum!
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These were delicious!
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My kids really-really enjoyed these blueberry muffins! They were gone in a day.
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Hi! I’m new to your website and I love it! I’ve made these muffins twice now, once with frozen blueberries and once with fresh. They were both delicious! The perfect treat without feeling guilty. I liked the ones with the frozen blueberries better, but my hubby liked them better with the fresh blueberries, so I guess it’s personal taste.
Thanks for sharing such a great/easy recipe!
Hi Rosa. Welcome! Yes, I guess it’s a matter of personal preference. I like with fresh ones.:)
Any idea how many calories are in each muffin? Any other nutritional information?
Thanks!
Sorry, no.
I made these tonight, using fresh blueberries & raspberries. I too ate one hot out of the oven. They are excellent. My 4 & 2 year old will love these. Thank you. ~Amy
You are welcome.
LOVE THESE SO MUCH!! I’m making them now for the 2nd time, and I no longer feel guilty making yummy muffins for my family! They loved them! and I’m so glad I finally found an easy/clean/delish recipe!! Thank you thank you!!
🙂 you are welcome.
I just found this recipe through an affiliate and am eager to try it. BUT – and this is a good thing- they listed the nutritional information. I read through all the comments and priced that people were asking for that info, so here it is:
5. CLEAN EATING BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
Tempted to grab a pastry at the café? Satisfy your sweet tooth by making your own batch of baked goods. Bursting with blueberries, these fluffy muffins are healthy and low in sugar. Recipe makes 12 servings at 1 muffin each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 159; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 136mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 4g
Hope this helps!
Can you use coconut flour?
Unfortunately not. Coconut flour is very “thirsty” and has no gluten to rise.
Hi Linda! I was recently diagnosed as diabetic so I’m very much in the learning stages. I noticed that your husband is diabetic so you used agave nectar. Can you give me more details on its use? Is it a one to one ratio substitute? Does it change the flavor of foods? Etc…
I will add my 5 cents re: taste and substitute because I used to use agave a lot.:) You can sub it in any recipe that calls for honey or maple syrup 1:1. It will barely change the taste. It is pretty mild tasting. Hope this helps a bit.:)
This recipe is fantastic! I did not have anymore spelt flour so I used a little of coconut flour & added brown rice flour & buckwheat flour. Husband is diabetic so I used agave nectar. They are DELICIOUS. THANK YOU!!
Can I used melted butter instead of coconut oil?
Yes.
My husband is vegan. Is there a way to do this without eggs?
You can use flax eggs. Muffins’ colour will be slightly darker but oh well.
This is an amazing muffin recipe! We have a lot of blueberries right now and can’t keep up with eating them. I wanted a healthy recipe for my family. I followed the recipe exactly as is and the texture and flavor are perfect.
I didn’t have any whole wheat flour, so I used oat flour. This is a deadly recipe. The muffins did not last long. Will be making more. Thank you for a great recipe.
Really? They were good with oat flour? I would have never thought that in a million of years. Okeeeeey. 🙂
These look great. Do you have a nutritional breakdown?
No sorry. Just eat a muffin or two.:)
Just made these as well (I made the turkey meatballs earlier) and omg these are GREAT! Love them!
Yay!:)
Delish! Absolutely wonderful! Recipe turned out great. Made them last night and enjoyed them this morning for breakfast!
These were awesome!! My daughter came in the kitchen and took 4 of them lol, thank you for a great recipe:)
I can totally see that. Sometimes all 12 muffins are gone in one day between all of us. Glad these were a success.:)
Loved these – thank you!!!
You are welcome, Erin.
One of my favorite muffin recipes. So easy, healthy and tasty!
Just made these and I FINALLY found a clean blueberry muffin recipe that I like! They are delicious. Thank you!
You are welcome. 🙂
I just had to tell you how good these muffins are! I used frozen mixed berries because that’s all I had on hand and they taste great. The consistency of the muffins is so fluffy, yet filling. I don’t think anyone would even guess they’re healthy!
Glad to hear, Noelle. Frozen blueberries is the way to go in muffins – they get cooked anyways.
ummm….trying not to have a second because I made them for my kids for breakfast…very tasty!
Just made them, eating one hot out of the oven (with margarine) – it’s delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Oh, hi there. Glad to hear that! You are very welcome! One thing – please consider switching from margarine. Eat butter, coconut oil or vegan buttery spread but not margarine. It is not good for you http://therealfoodguide.com/what-is-margarine-and-why-is-it-bad-for-you/
Can a different berry be used besides blueberries? My daughter doesn’t like blueberries sadly. Looks delicious and how long will the muffins be good for after baking? 3 days or so?
Yes, any kind of berries or small fruit like cherries. 3-4 days.
Olena, I feel the same as you do about feeling bad for baking fresh berries -but with figs! They are so hard to get where I live that when I do find some, all I want to do is enjoy them raw! Alas, perhaps I will never make fig baked goods. 🙂
Hi Kate. Right?! Where do you live? Ironically I have this fig tree in my tiny backyard that grows like crazy. We have so many figs each summer that I don’t know what to do with. I give away to friends and neighbours. I freeze and put into smoothies. I am yet to hook my kids onto them but I feel like this summer might be it. I do not post recipes with figs because I figured very few of you guys have an abundance like I do. They are best fresh anyways! I think all fruit is best that way!
Do you have Nutrition Facts listed somewhere?
Sorry, not for this recipe.
This sounds terrific! However, it seems that the directions are missing a lot of steps. Will you please clarify?
Hi Ashley.I just double checked and nothing is missing. You must have gotten confused at “add eggs through salt”. Just add all ingredients starting from eggs and ending with salt. Follow the recipe further.:)