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Healthy Blueberry Muffins for Kids - Easy, Wholesome, and Fun

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or 1 cup white whole wheat + 1/2 cup all-purpose for extra lightness)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but kid-approved)
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional, brightens the blueberries)
  • 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2%)
  • 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup mild olive oil or melted coconut oil (cooled)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen; if frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1–2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling on top (optional for crunch)

Method
 

  1. Prep your pan: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the honey, Greek yogurt, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine gently: Make a well in the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet mixture and use a spatula to fold just until no dry streaks remain. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in blueberries: Toss blueberries with 1 teaspoon flour if you want to reduce sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
  6. Fill the cups: Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar if using.
  7. Bake: Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. If using frozen berries, add 1–2 extra minutes.
  8. Cool: Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. This helps them set and keeps the bottoms from getting soggy.
  9. Serve: Enjoy slightly warm or at room temperature. Great with a smear of nut butter for extra protein.