100% Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Recipe by PJ Hamel
404 Reviews 4.7 out of 5 stars

Aside from their deep golden color, no one will guess these moist, tender, absolutely delicious muffins are 100% whole wheat.

Want to reduce the carbs and calories in this recipe? Substitute our King Arthur Baking Sugar Alternative for the sugar called for. See how in "tips," below.

Prep
7 mins
Bake
18 to 20 mins
Total
25 mins
Yield
12 muffins
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100% Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease the cups of a standard muffin pan (12 muffins); or line with paper baking cups, and grease the paper cups.

  2. Weigh your flour; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess. 

  3. Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir in the blueberries last.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, vegetable oil, and buttermilk or yogurt.

  5. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just to combine.

  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them full. A slightly heaped muffin scoop of batter is the right amount.

  7. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with coarse sparkling sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired.

  8. Bake the muffins for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the center muffins comes out clean.

  9. Remove the muffins from the oven, and after 5 minutes (or when they're cool enough to handle) transfer them to a rack to cool. Serve warm, or at room temperature. Store leftovers loosely wrapped at room temperature for several days; freeze for longer storage.

Tips from our Bakers

  • Want to make this recipe gluten-free? For great results, substitute King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour for the all-purpose flour in this recipe. Be sure to bake thoroughly; gluten-free baked goods often need a bit more time in the oven.

  • Here's an easy way to reduce the carbs and calories in this recipe: substitute King Arthur Baking Sugar Alternative, cup for cup, for the sugar(s) called for. Be sure to substitute by volume (not weight); follow mixing directions as written. Use the designated oven temperature called for in the recipe. Since our Baking Sugar Alternative will bake and brown more quickly, start checking for doneness three-quarters of the way through the suggested bake time.

  • Want to make mini muffins? This recipe will make about 3 dozen small muffins. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 9 to 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.

  • For muffins with deep blueberry flavor and color, substitute 1/4 cup (30g) blueberry powder for 1/4 cup (28g) of the flour.

  • Join King Arthur baking instructor, Amy Driscoll and her daughter as they bake 100% Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins together, start to finish. Watch Baking Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins With Kids now.

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