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.
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.
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.
Scrumptious, sweet, cakey, healthy, delicious muffins!
But you don’t have to take my word for it…
Do you have any pancake recipes similar using yogurt and coconut oil as well?
Not exactly…You could try this one: http://www.bitesforfoodies.com/recipes/cinnamon-flax-pancakes/
Maybe reduce the milk component and add in coconut oil and a couple spoons of yogurt. The batter will definitely be a little bit denser, and probably richer in flavour too! Let me know if you try it!
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!!!
So happy to hear! Ooh, I love the addition of banana and strawberry! I’m going to try that 😉
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.
Blueberry muffins are a favorite in our house and these are a perfect size for the kids.
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.
My kids get such a kick out of holding the entire muffin in their little hands and nibbling on them…it’s so cute!
My daughter loves blueberry muffins. They are so good. I like that you used coconut oil
Good tip on adding the Greek Yogurt to help them be moist. Cute taste-tester you’ve got on your hands over there too. 😉
Thanks, I heard that once…as with many other substitutions. I finally decided to try it…it makes a big difference!
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.
Now’s the perfect time to make them since blueberries will be in season!
These look and sound amazing! I love mini muffins they are so fun for the kids!
I love blue berry muffins a lot, this is a really great recipe!
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 used to make these myself but now that my son is older (he’s 4) he loves making them with me!
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 🙂
I know what you mean…I too think that muffins are best eaten right away. After a few days they tend to lose their texture.
I love blueberry muffins and think it’s about time to make some more. I like the bite-sized portions too.
I’m getting the impression that adults are appreciating the bite-sized portions as much as the little ones are! 😉
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!
Now that you mention it, I don’t remember the last time I’ve actually picked blueberries! A definite must-do this summer!
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.
They’re ust more ideal for little ones to handle…and they’re the perfect portion!
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!
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 🙂
Me too, lol! They’re literally a few bites for adults…it’s a great way to manage portion sizes, lol!
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
Actually, I’ll be posting a recipe for carrot cake oatmeal cookies this week. I’m sure it can be tweaked into a muffin recipe!
Husband and toddler approved :). Thanks Lisa for sharing this very easy to follow recipe. Can’t wait for your cookbook!
Good to hear! I love that us moms need the husband’s approval too, lol!
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
Great! Let me know what you think 😉
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.
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.
Thanks! Would love to hear what you think of the recipe!
Yumm… healthy and blueberry, what more can ya ask for
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
Seriously, even if you’re not a baker, these are so easy! If I can make them, YOU can!
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!
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!