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Blueberry Muffin Recipe (Made with Yogurt and No Butter)
5 from 96 votes

Blueberry Muffin Recipe (Made with Yogurt and No Butter)

These blueberry muffins use yogurt and olive oil instead of butter, resulting in moist, tender muffins dotted with fresh or frozen blueberries. The batter includes baking powder and soda for rise and uses minimal mixing to prevent toughness. A sprinkle of sugar on top adds a crunchy texture.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
3 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour (good quality, avoid bleached, bromated and enriched if possible)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 egg
  • ½ cup olive oil light
  • 1 cup yogurt (if using Greek yogurt, add 1 Tbsp milk or buttermilk)
  • 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen wild/conventional/organic)
  • ¼ tsp demerara sugar (or Swedish pearl sugar to top, if desired)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF/ 175℃.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda into a large bowl.
  3. Stir in the sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, and yogurt until smooth.
  5. Wash the blueberries and dry. If using frozen berries, toss them in a teaspoonful of flour to help them not to fall whilst baking.
  6. Pour the yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients.
  7. Slowly stir together in the large bowl until just combined. DO NOT OVER STIR as it will make the muffins too dense.
  8. Gently add the blueberries with just a few turns. (Keep a few aside for putting on top of the muffins, if you like.) Fill the muffin cases. Sprinkle with a little sugar if desired. This makes a crunchy top and adds a little sweetness.
  9. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Various fruits like peach, rhubarb, cranberry-orange, and plums work well as substitutes for blueberries.
  • The batter can be baked in a loaf pan but will require about 45 minutes or more until done.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 muffin Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.003g (0%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 138mg (6%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 muffin
Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.