Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Blueberry Lemon Muffins


Blueberry Muffin on a plate, vegan, gluten-free

Do you know the last time I made muffins? 
Either do I!!  It's been that long. 

Lately, I've been craving something sweet. Since I want to keep my treats on the healthier side, I decided to make blueberry lemon muffins! Yum!

Blueberry Muffins on a white plate

One of the wonderful things about making muffins is that they can be whipped up rather quickly and don't require a lot of skill. Perfect for this (non) baker!


Now that I am totally vegan (4 years), in addition to being gluten-free, it is a little more challenging to make a compliant muffin without eggs. As you can see from the picture, I used bananas as my base with the flour. No eggs in this vegan recipe. The muffins were  tasty and hit my sweet's craving spot! 


photos of ingredients for muffin recipe


Weight Loss Friendly
In addition, these muffins are weight loss friendly. If you are a Weight Watcher, this healthy muffin is only about 2 points per muffin if made with the oats. It is also compliant on The Starch Solution (link) by Dr. McDougall as well (Just saying). 

Perfect For Breakfast
They make a great grab and go breakfast, a nutritious afternoon snack for yourself or kids, or a delicious snack to keep in your purse when out shopping or doing errands and you get STARVING!! This will be a healthy hearty snack to pop out instead of buying an ice cream or candy bar. High in fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants. I could call it a power muffin!!

Fresh Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest 
I used fresh organic lemons for the lemon juice and zest, organic maple syrup, and wild frozen blueberries (which I always have in the freezer) in this simple recipe - Undeniably a delicious combination. The tartness of freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest blends beautifully with the sweet maple syrup and plump juicy berries. 

Blueberry Blueberries

Initially I made these muffins (below) using GF oatmeal flour (just grind up Gf oatmeal into flour). They were good, but a little bit dense and sticky. 

blueberry muffins, vegan, gluten-free
These were the first batch with oatmeal flour 

I tried a second batch using GF all purpose flour and found it to be less sticky. 

Want to Stick To Oatmeal for the Health Benefits?
If you prefer to use GF oatmeal flour (like I did the first time), the final product will be a cross between a muffin and pudding cake. My husband actually prefers them that way and of course you may get the cholesterol lowering benefit of oats.  

Use all purpose GF flour ( or regular flour is don't need to eat gluten free) for a less sticky muffin.

Not a blueberry fan? 
If you don't like blueberries, try raspberries or strawberries. Any berry will work. Also, I make a quick and easy blender blueberry muffin which I highly recommend. Check it out- Blender blueberry muffin recipe.

Back to this recipe: 

Ingredients for blueberry lemon muffins: 
1 and 1/2 cups of (GF) all purpose flour or (GF) oatmeal flour
2 tablespoons of ground flax seed
2 teaspoons of baking powder (find aluminum free) 
Pinch of salt
2 ripe spotted bananas, mashed
Juice of 2 organic large lemons (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon (or more) zest from an organic lemon
1 teaspoon of vinegar 
1/2 cup of nut milk of choice ( I used unsweetened vanilla)

Directions: 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
Mix the first four dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. 
Add the wet ingredients and mix with a fork until it becomes a batter. 
Do not over mix...Spoon into muffin cups or tins (makes about 6) and bake for 20-25 minutes (checking after 20 so they don't burn). 


MY NOTES: 
1. I forgot to show the nut milk in my ingredient photo 
2. Keep these muffins refrigerated or frozen
3. Want to add chopped walnuts? YES! Go for it.





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35 comments:

  1. These sound delicious. I like the tang of lemon with fruit.

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    1. The lemon did taste really good with the maple syrup.

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  2. They look wonderful, Judee! I love blueberries! xoxo

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  3. They look wonderful. My husband loves all sorts of berries.

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    1. I love berries too.. and would like any of them in the muffins.

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  4. Bananas and blueberries make one of the most delicious pairings. And combined with hearty oats, these muffins sound ultra tasty!

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    1. Yes, I think so too. bananas are nice and sweet.

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  5. i love blueberry muffins but nothing i make is healthy or GF. i use extra blueberries and sprinkle dusting sugar on top!!

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    1. Well, I have no choice about the GF but I do try to make things healthy if I can.

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  6. This looks like a great recipe. Thank you.

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  7. Blueberry muffins have lots of good memories for me.
    Tandy | Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com

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  8. I love anything with blueberries and these sound and look delicious!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Thank you. The freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest really brought out the flavor.

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  9. They look fantastic, Judee! 😋
    I’m a big fan of blueberries!

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    1. Thank you ! I always have frozen blueberries in the freezer and they work great.

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  10. Lemons and blueberries are such a marvelous combo. These look delicious!

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    1. I agree Jeanie. They were a good combo.

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  11. Oh, your blueberry lemon muffins look moist and Yummy. I wish I had one to go with my coffee this morning. I'm with you, it's been forever since I made muffins. Cookies and brownies, that's a different story. ; )

    ~Sheri

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    1. I usually don't make them because I end up eating too many and guess what, I ate too many this time too. They were soooo good.

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  12. THose muffins look good. But your blog is hungry too and keeps eating my attmptd comments.
    best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Sorry Mae, I don't know how to fix it.

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  13. It's probably been just as long for me as it has for you with the lack of muffin making! Lemon blueberry is a divine combo, and your muffins look so delish!

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    1. Thank you Theresa. I'm not a real baker but I can handle muffins.

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  14. This looks delicious.
    It's a great recipe.
    Greetings Irma

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    1. Irma, thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your comment.

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  15. It's similar to a blueberry lemon cake which I love. Looks amazing!

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  16. It’s interesting that you mentioned this because I was thinking just today that it has been years since I last made muffins. These look so good, plus I found blueberries in my fridge that I had forgotten I bought. Guess what I’m doing this weekend?

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  17. They look yummy! I rarely think to make muffins either.. or cupcakes for that matter. But I do make loafs and cakes quite often and could easily swap the loaf up for some muffins and just never think of it.

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  18. The muffins look delicious. Lemon and blueberries are a neat combination. And I love bananas, which really adds a lot of moisture. andrea

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  19. Love your paper cases. Lemon and blueberry, so good. I also love lemon and Strawberry.

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  20. Lemon Blueberry is a wonderful combo and you are so clever and creative in how you make your recipes vegan
    Jenna

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  21. I do like making muffins - so quick and easy and delish! I mostly use frozen berries as we often can't get fresh ones here.
    cheers
    sherry

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