Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Stir blueberries into a whole-wheat batter with applesauce and bake a dozen muffins.

Prep time: n/a

Cook time: n/a

Serving size: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup nonfat or 1% milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease the bottom of 12 muffin cups.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the oil, egg, milk, and applesauce.
  4. Stir the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture until just moistened. Lightly stir in the blueberries.
  5. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake about 20 minutes or until the muffin tops are golden brown. Insert a toothpick into the center of the muffin to make sure they are cooked through.

Adapted from: Ohio State University Extension