Blueberry Muffins That Won't Give You A Muffin Top

Have blueberry muffins ballooned recently? These are sneaky little treats that pack on the calories (500 calories on average) but make you think you chose a healthy option. Here's a guilt-free option that will let you satisfy your sweet tooth.

For the Muffins

1 1 /2 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup plus 2 tsp sugar, divided

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats (not instant)

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp low-fat buttermilk

1 large egg

2 tbsp canola oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, washed and dried

For the Topping

1/4 cup blueberry jam

24 fresh blueberries, washed and dried

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit.
2. Combine flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, oil, and vanilla.
4. Toss blueberries with flour mixture.
5. Pour wet ingredients into flour mixture and stir gently so as not to break blueberries.
6. Divide batter evenly among a 12-count muffin pan; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
7. Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until tops are just set. Remove pan from oven; top each muffin with 1 tsp blueberry jam and 2 blueberries.
8. Bake 3 - 5 minutes more or until golden.
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes and serve.

For a zangy twist, substitute blueberry jam for lemon curd. A much more popular option!




173 calories per muffin