Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Who doesn’t love a warm, fresh blueberry muffin to start the day? But what if you could indulge in this classic breakfast treat without the guilt? Enter my healthy blueberry muffins – gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and bursting with flavor. These muffins are not your average blueberry muffin; they feature delightful additions of lemon zest and cinnamon, with an optional sprinkling of Demerara sugar for that extra crunch. Perfectly balanced, these muffins are just the right amount of sweet, making them an ideal breakfast option.

A Baking Journey

Let me take you back to the first time I made muffins for my husband. We had just started dating, and I wanted to impress him with my baking skills. However, my pantry was woefully understocked. I had none of the needed ingredients like baking powder or butter. Determined to make it work, I used extra baking soda and made some other creative tweaks. Let’s just say those muffins tasted as bad as they looked. Thankfully, my baking skills have come a long way since then, and my pantry is now always well-stocked.

Why You’ll Love These Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

1. Healthy and Wholesome: Made with gluten-free flour and sweetened with honey, these muffins are a healthier alternative to traditional blueberry muffins.
2. Perfectly Balanced: Not too sweet, they rely on the natural sweetness of blueberries and honey, making them ideal for breakfast.
3. Moist and Tender: Thanks to buttermilk and olive oil, these muffins stay moist and tender, perfect for meal prepping and enjoying throughout the week.
4. Flavorful and Crunchy: The addition of lemon zest, cinnamon, and Demerara sugar creates a muffin that’s bursting with flavor and has just the right amount of crunch.

A Guilt-Free Indulgence: Blueberry Muffins for Breakfast

These healthy blueberry muffins are a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any day of the week. They’re quick to whip up and versatile enough to be a breakfast staple or a snack on the go. Plus, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

So, next time you’re craving something sweet but healthy for breakfast, give these blueberry muffins a try. They’re packed with flavor, free from refined sugars, and perfect for enjoying all week long.

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Healthy Blueberry Muffins

These healthy blueberry muffins are gluten-free and refined sugar-free, made with a touch of cinnamon, olive oil, and buttermilk for a moist, delicious treat. Perfect for a guilt-free breakfast or snack, these muffins are bursting with natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: gluten free, refined sugar free

Servings: 6 Jumbo muffins (12 regular)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Bob Red Mill Gluten Free Flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp Salt diamond crystal kosher
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 eggs room temp
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 2 lemons zest only
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 tbsp turbinado sugar optional

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep your muffin pan with liners or grease with butter, coconut oil, cooking spray, etc.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour with the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the oil and honey, add the eggs and whisk well. Next mix in the buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon zest.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently together with a spatula. Gently fold in the blueberries.
• Evenly divide the better into your muffin cups and sprinkle the tops of the muffins with turbinado sugar
• Bake the muffins for 24-27 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top
• Place muffins on cooling rack. Enjoy with salted butter and a cup of coffee!