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Low-fat Blueberry Muffins

A lighter version of homemade blueberry muffins with less fat. Soft tender muffins for breakfast, brunch, and snacks.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low-fat blueberry muffins
Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup unbleached flour or gluten-free one-to-one blend
  • 4 tsp sugar ~ or sugar substitute
  • 2 tsp baking powder ~ corn-free if needed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 tsp Xanthan gum or guar gum if using gluten-free flour only and it is not in the ingredient list.
  • 1 cup fat-free milk ~ or non-dairy substitute
  • 1 egg or 2 whites for an even lower fat version ~ or egg substitute
  • 4 tsp melted butter ~ or non-dairy substitute
  • 1 1/4 cups blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400. Prepare a muffin tin with a non-stick spray or line the muffin tin.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add and mix:
  • flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder ~ corn-free if needed
  • salt
  • Xanthan gum or guar gum if you use gluten-free flour and the flour blend does not include it in the ingredient list.
  • In a small mixing bowl:
  • Milk (or milk substitute)
  • Egg (or 2 whites for an even lower fat version)
  • Melted butter (or dairy-free butter)
  • Mix
  • Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and gently stir.
  • Fold in 1-1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries.
  • Spoon batter into muffin tins and bake for 20-25 min, depending on the oven.
  •  Let muffins sit for a couple of minutes and remove from muffin tin.
  • You will love them!! No one needs to feel like they can’t enjoy good food.

Notes

** 3 WW points plus per muffin

Nutrition

Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg