Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins are made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, fresh blueberries, and applesauce. At less than 150 calories per muffin, these mouth-watering treats are the perfect healthy and satisfying way to start your day.

There’s really nothing quite like a fresh blueberry muffin in the morning. You know the kind I’m talking about—golden and crispy on the outside, warm and pillowy soft on the inside. Dotted with fresh blueberries and oozing with incredible flavor. The downside is that most bakery muffins contain well over 500 calories a pop and don’t even keep you full.

Luckily for you, these Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins are not like most muffins. Don’t worry, they are still every bit as delicious as your favorite bakery muffin. The only difference? These muffins contain only a fraction of the calories and will actually keep you full. Oh, and for the price of one of those bakery muffins, you could make an entire batch of these! Now that’s what I call a win-win.

This delicious and healthy muffin recipe calls for ingredients like rolled oats, whole wheat flour, fresh blueberries, skim milk, and applesauce. Unlike those bakery muffins that contain tons of sugar, butter, and artificial ingredients, this recipe is made simply with foods that keep you feeling great. Healthy carbs and fiber, anyone? Yes, please!

In addition to being both delicious and healthy—these muffins are also incredibly easy to store. I like to make a big batch all at once so I have something wholesome to grab on my way out the door on busy mornings. They also make fantastic snacks when you’re in the mood for something sweet. Trust me, you’re going to love them.

Looking for a gluten-free muffin? Try these delicious Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins. More oatmeal recipes? Don't miss Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats, Perfect Microwave Oatmeal, or Baked Oatmeal.

Key Ingredients

To make these healthy blueberry muffins, you will need the following key ingredients:

• Rolled oats: Rolled oats are loaded with fiber, protein, and nutrients. They play a huge role in keeping you satisfied for hours after eating, making this dish the perfect healthy breakfast or snack.
• Blueberries: Packed with antioxidants and bursting with fresh flavor, blueberries are one of my favorite ingredients to add to muffins.I recommend using fresh if possible, but frozen blueberries work fine too. Just make sure to toss them with a bit of flour to help them evenly distribute throughout the batter.
• Skim milk: Feel free to use any kind of milk you like. If you want to avoid dairy, you can swap this out for almond milk or oat milk instead.
• Unsweetened applesauce: This adds a ton of moisture and natural sweetness to the muffins, making them extra delicious. As an added bonus, applesauce is also loaded with beneficial nutrients!
• Whole wheat flour: Whole wheat flour is a healthier substitute for regular flour, and is rich in protein, healthy carbohydrates, and fiber.

How to Make the Best Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Here are my top tips to help you make the best blueberry muffins:

• Soak your oats in milk before baking. This ensures that your oats won’t have a raw texture after baking and that your muffins will come out pillowy soft.
• If you’re in more of a banana-blueberry muffin mood, you can replace the applesauce with mashed banana. The flavors work wonderfully together and the bananas add moisture and sweetness in the same way that applesauce does.
• Add some fresh lemon zest into the mix for a refreshing, lemon-y flavor.
• To make these muffins even more nutritious, try adding a few tablespoons of flax seeds or chia seeds to the batter. They both have a mild flavor but are packed with omega-3s, protein, and fiber.
• For added protein, try adding your favorite protein powder to the muffin batter. I recommend using vanilla protein powder.
• A jumbo muffin pan will make larger muffins, if you want to produce bakery-style muffins. However, you can use a normal pan as well. Just be sure to decrease the baking time by a few minutes if using a smaller pan.

What to Serve with Muffins

These healthy and delicious muffins make for the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. However, if you’re not running out the door, here are some of my favorite ways to sit down and enjoy these muffins:

• With a big bowl of Greek yogurt. I love pairing these delicious muffins with some Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has about double the protein and half the carbs and sugar as regular yogurt, making it the perfect energizing breakfast dish. Try pairing these muffins with this Chunky Monkey Banana Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowl or this Peanut Butter and Jelly Yogurt Bowl.
• With some hard-boiled eggs. For a little extra protein, I love pairing these blueberry oatmeal muffins with some hard-boiled eggs. Pro tip: Sprinkle some salt and pepper on top of your eggs to make them even tastier.
• Drizzled in peanut or nut butter. For a little boost of protein and tons of delicious flavor, try topping these muffins with your favorite nut butter.

How to Store Homemade Muffins

These muffins are SO easy to store, making them great for making ahead and saving for later. Here’s how to store homemade muffins:

1. Allow the muffins to cool completely before storing. Storing warm muffins results in condensation, which in turn can result in soggy muffins. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 to 10 minutes inside the pan, then transfer to a drying rack so they can finish cooling down.
2. Line an airtight storage container with paper towels. The paper towels absorb any moisture that the muffins continue to emit as they store, preventing them from getting soggy. You could also use a Ziploc bag lined with a paper towel.
3. Place your muffins into the container or Ziploc bag. Be careful not to stack your muffins on top of one another, as this will also create unwanted moisture.
4. Place another paper towel on top of the muffins and seal. (You want to absorb moisture from all angles.) Muffins will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 2-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Calories 136, Total Fat 2g, Total Carbohydrate 27g, Protein 3g, Serving Size 1 muffin

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