By: Jodie Shield, RD

These healthy blueberry muffins will please your whole family.  They’re perfect for a busy back-to-school breakfast or as a snack with a glass of fat-free milk.  They were such a hit with our kids (and husbands),  Mary and I  decided to feature them in the recipe section of our new book Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight for Kids and Teens (EatRight Press 2012).  You can buy our book on Amazon  or simply click on the book section of our website home page www.healthyeatingforfmilies.com.  We recommend that you  double the recipe and keep a stash of whole wheat blueberry muffins in the freezer.  Hope you’ll give them a try and be sure to let us know what you think!  My daughter’s friend, Kim, is in medical school and has been trying our recipes.  Kim this one is a winner!

 Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

makes 12 muffins

Ingredients:

Cooking spray

1 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1 cup fat-free milk

2 tablespoons canola oil

2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Lightly spray muffin tin with cooking spray.  In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and allspice.  In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, applesauce, and egg.  Pour milk mixture into bowl with dry ingredients, stirring until just combined (do not over mix). Stir in blueberries.  Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.  Bake until tops are golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Information per muffin:

149 calories

3.1 grams fat

0.3 grams saturated fat

17 milligrams cholesterol

150 milligrams sodium

24.9 grams carbohydrate

1.9 grams dietary fiber

6.4 grams protein

Note: Recipe adapted with permission from Healthy Favorites: A Booklet Full of Healthy Tips and Recipes. 2008. Published by Let’s Go! www.letsgo.org.