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Blueberry Banana Muffins made with whole wheat flour and without any added fat! Moist and yummy! | @tasteLUVnourish on TasteLoveAndNourish.com

Blueberry Banana Muffins

November 9, 2012 By Caroline 4 Comments

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I’ve attempted to bake low fat, lower sugar, healthy muffins more times than I’d ever be able to count. I’ve got to tell you, they’ve all been pretty terrible. The texture always seems kind of weird, they tend to be dry, rubbery and they lacked taste.

These were a huge surprise for me…for a few reasons. First, when I initially tasted them, kind of warm…out of the oven, I thought they were sort of dry. Disappointed again. They sat on the counter until completely cooled when my daughter came in from school. As soon as she tried one she commented on how moist it was! I just thought she was being nice. Then my husband tried one and said the same. What? I had to have another! It was moist. Really moist!

My next surprise came when I went to type out the recipe from my notes. I thought I had put three tablespoons of oil in them, but my daughter said I told her there was no added fat. So, I broke out the muffin tins and started all over again. I prepared them with no added fat at all and sure enough, they were still moist!

So, make these muffins…they are really delicious and so healthy. But promise….do not eat them until they are completely cooled!

Blueberry Banana Muffins

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup apple sauce
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
4 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal (I use Bob’s Red Mill)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
cinnamon sugar for topping if desired

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.  Line about 16 muffin tins with paper liners.

In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients; whole wheat flour through the nutmeg. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Add the wet ingredients through the flaxseed. Whisk a bit. Add the flour mixture and the walnuts (if using) into the large bowl. Stir with a spoon just until combined. Do not over mix. Gently fold in the blueberries.

Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full. I ended up with 16 muffins, but you may have more or less.

Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for about 18 minutes. I always check mine a few minutes early just in case.

Remove from the oven and cool in the tins for about 10 minutes, then set them on a rack until completely cooled.

I dipped the tops in cinnamon sugar to make them pretty and to add a little sweetness.

 

Filed Under: Breads and Muffins, Breakfast, Snacks Tagged With: banana, blueberry, bread, breakfast, cinnamon, easy, flaxseed meal, healthy, low fat, muffins, muffins without added fat, no added fat, nutmeg, recipe, snack, vegetarian, walnuts, whole wheat

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  1. Caroline Lavery

    October 12, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Just made this recipe as a loaf and absolutely loved it! My picky Mom said it was the best banana bread she has had and it was 100% whole grain! Thanx for the delicious healthy treat!

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    • Caroline

      October 13, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Caroline (love your name! ;) that is such a good idea! I’ve never tried it in a loaf pan, but I can’t wait to try it! I’m so happy you and your Mom liked it so much…and you are so sweet to take the time to let me know and share your tip! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. jenny

    May 6, 2013 at 1:33 am

    can i use white flour my son has problems and cant eat whole wheat
    recipe sound fantastic have been looking for a long time thanks so much for posting
    Jenny

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    • Caroline

      May 6, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Hi Jenny! I’m so glad you want to try this one! You can absolutely all-purpose white flour for this recipe cup for cup. I hope your son loves them! Let me know how they turn out! :)

      Reply

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