Nine homemade blueberry muffins are spread across a white kitchen benchtop, amongst scattered blueberries. Two sets of children’s hands are reaching for the muffins.

Healthy Blueberry Oat Muffins

Who doesn’t love a freshly baked muffin? These healthy blueberry muffins are made with oats and sweetened naturally with honey. They’re a great source of fibre and antioxidants, thanks to the blueberries, and they freeze well, making them a great option for meal prep.
Ingredients
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1 cup milk

1 cup quick oats

1 and 1/4 cups plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

1/2 cup honey

1 large egg, at room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup fresh blueberries

Method
1
Combine milk and oats. Allow 20 minutes for the oats to soak up some moisture.
2
Preheat oven to 220°C. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or use cupcake liners.
3
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl until combined. Set aside.
4
Whisk the melted butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until combined.
5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stir, then add the soaked oats and blueberries. Fold gently until combined.
6
Spoon the batter into liners, filling to the top. Top with oats and a light sprinkle of sugar, if desired.
7
Bake for 5 minutes then, reduce the oven temperature to 170°C. Bake for an additional 16-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
8
Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.