SKINNY BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
Get the kids in the kitchen to make perfect blueberry muffins in just a few easy steps!
So easy and yum! I used frozen berries (defrosted) and only half a cup of brown sugar and they were super yummy!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Silk Unsweetened Cashewmilk (Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk or another milk may be substituted)
- 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil (liquid-state coconut oil may be substituted)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used 0% fat but other Greek yogurt or sour cream may be substituted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries tossed in 2 tablespoons flour (helps prevent sinking)
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 425F. Spray the cavities of a Non-Stick 12-Cup Regular Muffin Pan very well with cooking spray or grease and flour the pan; set aside. (I don’t prefer the cosmetic look of muffin liners.)
- To a large bowl, add all the flour, baking powder, salt, and whisk to combine; set aside.
- To a separate large bowl, add the egg, sugar, milk, canola oil, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and whisk until smooth and combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until smooth and combined, without needlessly over-mixing or muffins will become tough.
- Add the blueberries and fold gently to incorporate. I haven’t tried the recipe using frozen blueberries but if you do, I recommend adding them to the batter frozen because they’ll run and bleed less than if thawed, adjust baking time accordingly if necessary.
- Using a large cookie scoop or 1/4-cup measure, evenly distribute the batter into the cavities of the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 3/4-full. Tip – Add a couple blueberries to the top of each muffin for a nice pop of color.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425F. The short baking time at very high heat helps the muffins get a more domed top.
- Lower the temp to 375F and bake for about 19 to 20 minutes or until tops are set, lightly golden, springy to the touch, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Use your judgment when evaluating doneness because muffin pans, ovens, ingredients, and climates vary. Start watching closely at about 16 minutes.
- Allow muffins to cool in pan on top of a wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing and placing on rack to cool completely. Gently rim each cavity with a knife if necessary for easier removal. Muffins are best fresh but will keep airtight at room temp for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
YIELD: 11 large muffins PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: about 25 minutes TOTAL TIME: about 40 minutes, for coollingWW SP = 5