Rating: 3.60
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Healthy Blueberry Muffins

December 28, 2023

There’s nothing quite like the comforting smell of blueberry muffins baking in the oven. But when you’re trying to eat a little healthier, traditional muffins can feel more like dessert than breakfast. That’s where these healthy blueberry muffins come in. They’re light, fluffy, and packed with juicy berries, but made with better-for-you ingredients that don’t skimp on flavor.

Instead of using white flour, these muffins are built on a base of whole wheat flour and oats, giving them a hearty texture and extra fiber. Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang while also bumping up the protein. A touch of honey or maple syrup replaces refined sugar, keeping the sweetness gentle and natural.

Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well in this recipe, bursting into pockets of fruity goodness with every bite. If using frozen, just toss them in a little flour before folding them into the batter to prevent streaking.

The real beauty of this recipe is its versatility. You can mix in a handful of chopped nuts for crunch, sprinkle oats on top for a rustic look, or even add lemon zest to brighten the flavor. They bake up tall with golden tops, and the inside stays tender without feeling overly rich or heavy.

These muffins are great for meal prep, make a batch on Sunday and you’ve got grab-and-go breakfasts or afternoon pick-me-ups ready all week. Store them in an airtight container for up to four days, or freeze them and thaw as needed.

Whether you’re trying to make smarter choices or just love a good muffin, this recipe gives you all the classic flavor and texture you crave, without the sugar crash. They’re perfect for kids, easy to pack in lunchboxes, and taste just as good with coffee as they do with almond milk.

So if you’re looking for a muffin that’s equal parts wholesome and delicious, give these healthy blueberry muffins a try. You might just find they’re your new favorite way to start the day.

Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Healthy Blueberry Muffins
3.60 from 172 votes
Delicious and nutritious blueberry muffins made with healthy ingredients.
Servings 12 people
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup blueberries fresh

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the blueberries.
  • Scoop the batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 6gFiber: 3g
Calories: 150kcal
Meal Type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, desserts, muffins
Cooking Method: Baked
Time: 30-45 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. 3 stars
    I was a bit skeptical at first but they turned out alright. Not as sweet as normal muffins, though.

  2. User avatar melvina.mayer says:

    3 stars
    I’m confused, can I sub almond milk with real milk? Also, why coconut oil? Can’t I use butter??

  3. User avatar marlana.osinski30 says:

    5 stars
    Passed the test! My kids loved these muffins, and that’s saying something. They usually refuse anything healthy!

    1. User avatar claude.sporer1954 says:

      5 stars
      That’s awesome! Kids can be so picky, so this is a huge win! 🥳

    2. User avatar remona.schamberger80 says:

      3 stars
      Are you sure they really liked them? My kids wouldn’t touch anything whole wheat! 🤔

  4. User avatar mertie.prohaska says:

    5 stars
    Easy recipe. Also, who needs sugar? I ate two warm—couldn’t help it. 👌

    1. User avatar wei.barrows97 says:

      5 stars
      Haha I feel you—if they come out warm and fragrant, it’s basically impossible to resist 😄 Also the honey in these is already sweet enough, so the “who needs sugar” vibe checks out!

  5. 4 stars
    They rose nicely and the blueberry flavor actually came through. Only thing: I needed like 27 minutes to get the centers fully done.

  6. User avatar sam.champlin says:

    4 stars
    I substituted honey with maple syrup because I ran out, and they still taste great!

    1. 2 stars
      Maple syrup? Isn’t that basically sugar? I thought honey was healthier…

    2. User avatar bev.johnson1979 says:

      5 stars
      That’s awesome! I love maple syrup, I might try that substitution too.

  7. User avatar Loonquawl and Phouchg says:

    5 stars
    These muffins are so good! I love that they are healthy too. Will make again!

  8. User avatar birdie.larson says:

    5 stars
    These muffins are fantastic! My kids devoured them in minutes.

  9. User avatar jamel frails says:

    hella

  10. User avatar lashawn.mayert says:

    3 stars
    I’m not sure about the honey instead of sugar. Seems weird. Can you really use that much honey?

    1. User avatar gaston.borer46 says:

      5 stars
      I thought the same thing at first, but honey is a natural sweetener and works great in muffins! Trust me, it’s delicious! 🍯

    2. 2 stars
      Not sure about the honey, though. Seems like a lot! Sugar is just easier to use, don’t you think? 🤔

  11. User avatar ArabianNights says:

    5 stars
    Yummy! Just added some walnuts for crunch. Delish!

    1. User avatar anonymous_hacker says:

      5 stars
      I’ve never thought of adding walnuts, that sounds great! Can’t wait to try it like that! 🍏

  12. User avatar joseph.kreiger says:

    4 stars
    Super easy and the steps are clear. I used a silicone muffin tray so I didn’t grease much, and they came out fine.

  13. 1 star
    Worst recipe ever! My honey is not “honey” it was maple syrup and everything collapsed. But idk maybe it was my fault lol

  14. 2 stars
    I followed the recipe, but mine came out too dry. What did I do wrong? Maybe it was the almond milk? 🤔

    1. User avatar garland.reichel says:

      3 stars
      I think it’s the almond milk! It’s so watery sometimes. I just use regular milk instead.

    2. 4 stars
      Maybe try adding a bit more almond milk next time or check if your oven runs hot! 🤷‍♀️

  15. User avatar fidel.dickinson1969 says:

    2 stars
    5 minutes mixing is not enough lol. I think I needed to fold more gently because some blueberries burst and stained everything.

    1. 5 stars
      lol yeah blueberries do that if you overwork the batter. Folding just until you don’t see dry flour is the move—next time try mixing the wet/dry a bit less too.

  16. User avatar ramiro.abshire2 says:

    4 stars
    I substituted coconut oil for butter since that’s all I had. They turned out great!

  17. User avatar faustino.schmeler94 says:

    4 stars
    Made these for my kids and they gobbled them up! Definitely a win in our house! 😊

  18. 4 stars
    Yum 😋

  19. User avatar jadwiga.bosco46 says:

    2 stars
    Meh, just okay. I’ve had better muffins. 😐

  20. User avatar Mr. Betsy Champlin says:

    4 stars
    I used regular milk instead of almond milk and they still came out great! 🤷‍♀️

  21. User avatar candi.prohaska says:

    3 stars
    They turned out a bit dry for me. I might add more almond milk next time.

  22. User avatar dennise.russel says:

    3 stars
    I substituted the honey with sugar and they turned out fine! But I think honey does make them healthier.

  23. User avatar hosea.vandervort90 says:

    4 stars
    Pretty good! I think 2 cups whole wheat flour is a bit much though—mine turned out slightly dense. Next time I’ll try a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose.

  24. User avatar consuelo.schamberger2017 says:

    3 stars
    Muffins were okay, but I think I prefer cupcakes. What’s the diff?

  25. 1 star
    Healthy smelthy! Muffins are muffins 🤷. I enjoyed eating them but will just stick to store-bought next time.

    1. User avatar evan.langosh54 says:

      4 stars
      You should give them another try! Fresh muffins are worth it! Store-bought are so dry sometimes.

  26. User avatar eloy.leuschke says:

    4 stars
    Yummy! But I wish I could taste the cinnamon more. Also, who knew healthy could be this good!

  27. User avatar ok.armstrong2021 says:

    3 stars
    Can you use frozen blueberries? I only have those on hand.

  28. User avatar Frodo Baggins says:

    4 stars
    I was really skeptical about using honey instead of sugar, but these turned out great! The kids loved them too.

    1. User avatar Android 19 says:

      5 stars
      So glad to hear that! Honey really does add a nice flavor. What kind of blueberries did you use?

    2. User avatar casey.ward34 says:

      3 stars
      I dunno about honey. Is it really better than sugar? I thought it was sweeter but maybe not.

  29. 3 stars
    Not my fave. The almond milk made them kinda weird… Prefer regular milk for muffins next time.

    1. User avatar ulysses.gislason says:

      3 stars
      I dunno, I like the almond milk flavor. But I guess everyone has their own preference. Regular milk is more traditional tho!

    2. User avatar cornelius.moen73 says:

      4 stars
      I totally understand! Almond milk can be a bit different in taste. Maybe try oat milk next time? It might work better! 😊

  30. User avatar kam.johnson17 says:

    3 stars
    I don’t like blueberries, can I substitute with chocolate chips? Asking for a friend. 😂

  31. User avatar romeo.ondricka says:

    3 stars
    The flavor is good, but mine stuck to the tin even though I greased it. Next time I’ll use paper liners.

    1. User avatar allie.hills says:

      5 stars
      Ugh, that’s annoying—sorry they stuck! I’ve had that happen with muffins even when I grease. Paper liners or a nonstick spray with flour dusting helped me a lot.

    2. User avatar coleen.cole1998 says:

      3 stars
      Mine don’t stick like that. Are you cooling them longer? I usually let them rest in the pan like 10 minutes, then pop them out. Greasing should work if it’s enough—maybe your coconut oil was too thin?

  32. User avatar antone.konopelski2017 says:

    5 stars
    These muffins are so delicious! I made them for breakfast and they were a hit with my kids!

    1. User avatar manual.mckenzie says:

      3 stars
      Idk about healthy, aren’t muffins just cake? But I might try making them anyway, just to see!

    2. User avatar mervin.kuhn0 says:

      5 stars
      I’m glad to hear they were a hit! My kids loved them too, but I added some chocolate chips for extra sweetness!

  33. User avatar marcia.pfannerstill42 says:

    1 star
    Healthy? More like a cardboard brick! Sorry but I didn’t enjoy these at all. Will stick to my sugary muffins!

  34. User avatar stephenie.wisoky54 says:

    2 stars
    Did anyone else have trouble mixing because the coconut oil solidifies? I warmed it again and fixed it, but that part was annoying.

    1. User avatar Draugr Wight says:

      5 stars
      No problems on my end—maybe y’all didn’t warm the coconut oil enough? I just keep it melted until the moment I mix and it seems fine. Delicious muffins btw.

    2. User avatar gertrude.terry38 says:

      4 stars
      Yes!! Mine seized up too because the coconut oil wasn’t fully liquid when I poured it. I ended up microwaving it in 10-second bursts and it mixed way better—still kinda annoying though.

  35. User avatar elsa.haley2004 says:

    1 star
    Muffins.

  36. User avatar Dwight McGlynn says:

    5 stars
    These muffins are amazing! So moist and flavorful. I added some walnuts for extra crunch. Definitely making them again!

    1. 5 stars
      I totally agree! These muffins are my weekend go-to now. Love the added walnuts for a nice crunch!

  37. 5 stars
    These came out super fluffy for whole wheat! The honey + cinnamon combo is really nice, and the blueberries stayed juicy.

  38. 4 stars
    Good idea, but my batter was kinda thick even after mixing. I ended up adding a splash more almond milk and that fixed it. Still tastes great—less sweet than I expected though.

  39. User avatar Madam MeowMeow says:

    3 stars
    The texture was kinda weird, not fluffy like I expected. Maybe I did something wrong?

  40. User avatar miesha.kemmer says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe! My only tip: add a little lemon zest for a pop of flavor! Yummy!

    1. 5 stars
      I love the idea of adding lemon zest! It would really brighten up the flavor. Gonna try it next time!

    2. User avatar Alia Atreides says:

      2 stars
      Lemon zest? That seems weird, doesn’t it? These muffins should be sweet, not tart! I think I’ll stick to the recipe as is.

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