This is my favorite recipe for Oatmeal Blueberry muffins!
I took a few different recipes and tweaked them to maximize both its nutrition and deliciousness.
1 ¼ cup spelt flour (or whole wheat if you can’t find spelt)
1 cup cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
¾ cup of raw honey
1/4 cup apple sauce
¾ cup of almond milk
1 cup of blueberries
Topping:
Mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg
In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg, honey, almond milk and applesauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups or muffin cups coated lightly with oil or butter three-fourths full. Combine nutmeg and cinnamon; sprinkle over muffins.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Eating too many sugary foods is obviously not healthy, however there are ways to make baked goods healthier. Here are a few tips to make muffins a part of a balanced diet:
Replace any fatty oils with an equal ratio of applesauce. Apples are rich in vitamins and minerals and help lower bad cholesterol.
Use whole wheat or spelt flour instead of white flour. Not only does white flour contain chlorine, but also the bleaching process compromises its nutritional value.
Replace refined sugar with raw honey, which contains minerals and vitamins and is slower to raise your blood sugar. It also leaves your desserts moist longer. Up to one cup, honey can be substituted for sugar in equal amounts. Over one cup, use about 2/3-3/4 cup of honey for every cup of sugar.
Don’t be afraid to add organic (which are free of dangerous pesticides and chemicals) oats for texture and fiber!
Remember, a muffin a day will not keep the doctor away, even if it is a healthy muffin. Eat everything in moderation, coupled with exercise, plenty of water, and a healthy dose of laughter.
