Honey Whole Wheat Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins (one bowl)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
224 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
International
Honey Whole Wheat Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins (one bowl)
Description
This muffin recipe uses white whole wheat flour combined with Greek yogurt, milk, and honey for a balanced, moist texture with gentle sweetness. Eggs and vanilla provide structure and flavor, while baking powder and cinnamon add leavening and warmth. The blueberries are tossed in flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Melted butter enriches the batter and contributes to tenderness.
After preparing the batter in one bowl, muffins are portioned and topped with extra blueberries and white sugar for a crunchy sugary crust. Baking at 375°F for 18-20 minutes produces muffins that are soft and moist, with a lightly scented crumb enhanced by the cinnamon and vanilla.
This recipe's ingredients can be adapted with different milks, yogurt fat levels, or flour blends. Substitutions such as maple syrup or sugar-free syrup for honey, and partial oil or fruit puree for butter, allow versatility based on dietary preferences. Frozen blueberries can be used if kept frozen until mixing to avoid color bleeding.
Various milk types including 2%, fat-free, or almond milk work well with minimal flavor difference.Greek yogurt fat content from 0% to full fat is acceptable without affecting results significantly.Honey can be replaced with pure maple syrup or sugar-free syrup for less sugar.Use white whole wheat or all-purpose flour; for full whole wheat, mix half whole wheat with half all-purpose.Melted coconut oil or canola oil are alternatives to butter, with fat reductions possible by substituting mashed banana or applesauce for part of the fat.If using frozen blueberries, keep frozen until just before folding into the batter to preserve color and texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk I used almond, 120g
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2%, 112g
- 1/2 cup honey 168g
- 2 egg large
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour see notes, 240g
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen, plus more for topping, 280g
- 2 Tbsp white cane sugar for muffin tops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray or line with liners.
- Wash and dry blueberries well then add to a small bowl and toss with a little bit of flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, greek yogurt, honey, eggs and vanilla.
- Add the baking powder, salt, cinnamon and flour and mix with a rubber spatula until combined.
- Stir in the butter. Then fold in the blueberries.
- Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle with cane sugar and top with extra blueberries.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Milk options include 2%, fat-free, and almond milk without major changes in texture or flavor.
- Greek yogurt from non-fat to full fat works for this recipe.
- Honey can be swapped with pure maple syrup or sugar-free syrup as a sweetener alternative.
- White whole wheat or all-purpose flour can be used; for 100% whole wheat, use half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour.
- Melted coconut oil or canola oil can substitute butter; to lower fat, reduce butter and add mashed banana or applesauce.
- Keep frozen blueberries frozen until adding to batter to prevent bleeding and maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.3g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9.2g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 21.2mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.