Blueberry Mini Muffins

Blueberry Mini Muffins

These blueberry mini muffins are by far one of my kids’ favorite muffin recipes. They are moist and tender, not too sweet, and perfect for little hands to grab. My kids especially love how the colourful blueberries burst out of them!

This recipe is simple and easy to make and is full of healthy ingredients, such as protein-packed Greek yogurt, coconut oil, flax, and of course antioxidant packed organic blueberries! The addition of creamy Greek yogurt adds a super moist texture and the blueberries add a tart bite to these lightly sweetened muffins.

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I often tend to alter recipes and substitute ingredients to suit my dietary needs and personal taste, such as with this one. I substituted butter for creamy coconut oil, refined sugar with rich maple syrup and added other healthy ingredients, such as fiber-rich oats and flax.

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Tweaking recipes does have its downside, in that it usually alters the texture or consistency in baked goods. This recipe on the other hand, surpassed my expectations! Just the right amount of tweaking resulted in delicious, light-tasting muffins, which by the way meet all the criteria of a traditional recipe; super moist on the inside with a little crunch on the outside.

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Scrumptious, sweet, cakey, healthy, delicious muffins!

But you don’t have to take my word for it…

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Blueberry Mini Muffins

2014-01-30
: 20
: 5 min
: 12-15 min

These blueberry mini muffins are by far one of my kids’ favorite muffin recipes. They are moist and tender, not too sweet, and perfect for little hands to grab. My kids especially love how the colourful blueberries burst out of them! This recipe is simple and easy to make and is full of healthy ingredients, such […]

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Ingredients
    1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup liquid sweetener of choice
  • 2 large organic eggs
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup instant oats
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tbs. ground flax (optional)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh organic blueberries
Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Rinse the blueberries, pat dry and set aside. For a more natural way to clean the bluberries, soak them in a white vinegar and water solution (1:4 ratio) for 5-7 minutes then rinse thoroughly with warm water.

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In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, agave, coconut oil and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until smooth and frothy.

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Add the dry ingredients and whisk again until combined and smooth. Halve the blueberries or cut into quarters then fold into the batter with a large spoon or spatula.

Spray a 20-cup mini muffin tin generously with cooking spray or line with baking cups. Dollop about 1/4 cup of the batter into each cup.

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Cook for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Remove immediately from the oven and set aside to cool before removing from the muffin tin. Store in an air tight container for up to one week or in a zip-lock bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Remove as needed and reheat in the microwave.

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49 thoughts on “Blueberry Mini Muffins”

  • Hector Garcia 6 years ago

    Do you have any pancake recipes similar using yogurt and coconut oil as well?

  • Hector Garcia 6 years ago

    These were truly easy to make and amazing my 4yr old had a blast helping me make them. I added a tbsp of chia seed instead of ground flax. I’m going to try blueberry banana muffins and some strawberry as well. Thank you for the recipe!!!

  • Rose Corda 8 years ago

    These are the perfect for kids or when you want something sweet but not too much…just a bit to satisfy your sweet tooth….and they are delicious.

  • Angela Christopher 9 years ago

    Blueberry muffins are a favorite in our house and these are a perfect size for the kids.

  • Penny @ pennyspassion.blogspot 9 years ago

    Yum! Those look delicious! And they are the perfect size for little hands.

  • These look delectable! I love the idea of mini muffins because they are the perfect size for little hands, and lunchboxes.

  • Ourfamilyworld 9 years ago

    My daughter loves blueberry muffins. They are so good. I like that you used coconut oil

  • mail4rosey 9 years ago

    Good tip on adding the Greek Yogurt to help them be moist. Cute taste-tester you’ve got on your hands over there too. 😉

  • Rebecca Swenor 9 years ago

    I love blueberry muffins and so do the kids. It has been a while since I made them and I love the idea of mini muffins. I will have to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

  • PennyPincherJenny 9 years ago

    These look and sound amazing! I love mini muffins they are so fun for the kids!

  • celebbabylaundry 9 years ago

    I love blue berry muffins a lot, this is a really great recipe!

  • chubskulit 9 years ago

    Those looks very yummy, I can tell by the reaction of your little eater! Thank you for sharing the recipe, my daughter would enjoy baking this.

  • I need to get a mini muffin tin, because when I make muffins I feel like they’re only good fresh out of the oven. After that, there’s too “much”. Mini’s would be ideal 🙂

  • April Mims 9 years ago

    I love blueberry muffins and think it’s about time to make some more. I like the bite-sized portions too.

  • Cindy 9 years ago

    I am a huge fan of blueberry muffins! I can’t wait to pick fresh blueberries this summer! They taste so amazing fresh off the bush!

  • Those looks amazing and makes me want to get my blueberries out and start baking. I’ve made a lot of blueberry muffins but never mini ones. I’ll try them next time as well as your recipe.

  • Jackie 9 years ago

    Your son is so adorable!!! I seriously love your site so much! I’m obviously an adult, but I really like kid-sized portions for snacks. I just pretend your recipes are for grown ups 🙂

    • Thank you so much! I actually think it’s a big misconception (based on the now somewhat outdated name of the Blog) that my food is for babies…I eat ALL of these recipes!!

  • Oh yummy! This is what I need right now! I love blueberry muffins and just bought some today.

  • Blueberrys are always good and its my mom’s favorite as well – sounds delicious!

  • CourtneyLynne Storms 9 years ago

    Ooooo these look pretty delicious!! I love all things blueberry 🙂 and these are mini and I’m always drawn to all things mini!!! Love itttt 🙂

  • These look amazing. My boys love when I make mini-muffins so I will definitely be adding these to our repertoire. Have any good carrot muffin recipes?!?
    Amanda
    http://www.queenofthelandoftwigsnberries.com

  • Sheila R 10 years ago

    Husband and toddler approved :). Thanks Lisa for sharing this very easy to follow recipe. Can’t wait for your cookbook!

    • Lisa @bitesforbabies 10 years ago

      Good to hear! I love that us moms need the husband’s approval too, lol!

  • Cheryl 10 years ago

    I’m going to make these this weekend and hopefully have some leftovers to freeze for another day. Using up some frozen blueberries we have on hand

  • Annita 10 years ago

    Made these this morning for my 16 month old and husband :-). I didn’t have blueberries so I used bananas. Recipe was easy, healthy and they were delicious! Proud mom.

    • Lisa @bitesforbabies 10 years ago

      Welcome to the Blog…and thank you! I’m glad you thought they were as easy as I did! You should be proud of yourself for choosing to prepare healthy, homemade meals for your family 😉

  • I love Blueberries so I’m sold. 🙂 This looks so amazing. I will save it and give it a try.

    • Lisa @bitesforbabies 10 years ago

      Thanks! Would love to hear what you think of the recipe!

  • Terri Lynn Grothe 10 years ago

    Yumm… healthy and blueberry, what more can ya ask for

    • Lisa @bitesforbabies 10 years ago

      Next time I’m gonna try them with raspberries or strawberries!

  • This recipe looks right up my alley. Healthy muffins…I suck at baking as well, but I give it a shot so Berlin can have some healthy snacks to munch on

    • Lisa @bitesforbabies 10 years ago

      Seriously, even if you’re not a baker, these are so easy! If I can make them, YOU can!

  • Monica 10 years ago

    These look so so yummy! Your photography is great too. It looks like the little guy enjoyed them! I’m going to give this one a go!

    • Lisa @bitesforbabies 10 years ago

      I’m still working on the photography, but thanks! Actually, the WHOLE family loved them…I put some in the freezer and have been taking them out as last-minute or on-the-go snacks…for ALL of us, lol!

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