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Warm muffins blend favorite flavors into our Blueberry Orange Oat Muffins. Can these really be healthy? Yes! In fact, we’ve taken muffins from a delicious snack or treat to a possible breakfast food.
Blueberry Orange Oat Muffins – the Healthy Way!
Blueberry FAQ’s
1. Blueberries are native to North America.
2. There are more than 50 different species of blueberries.
3. Blueberries are a member of the heath family, which also includes cranberries and huckleberries.
4. The blueberry season typically runs from late May to early August.
5. Blueberries are one of the most popular fruits in the United States.
6. A single blueberry bush can produce up to 10,000 berries in a season.
7. Blueberries are a good source of vitamins C and K, as well as fiber and manganese
Orange FAQ’s
1. Oranges are a type of citrus fruit that is typically round, orange, and about the size of a human fist.
2. Oranges are believed to have originated in China, and they were first introduced to Europe in the late Middle Ages.
3. The word “orange” is derived from the Arabic word for “gold.”
4. Oranges are a rich source of Vitamin C, and they also contain vitamins A, B1, B2, and B6, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
5. Oranges are often eaten fresh, but they can also be juiced, used in baking or cooking, or made into marmalade.
6. Orange trees can grow to be over 30 feet tall, and they can live for over 100 years.
7. Each year, over 70 million tons of oranges are produced worldwide.
Oat FAQ’s
1. Oats are considered one of the world’s healthiest grains.
2. Oats are native to Europe and Asia, and have been cultivated for thousands of years.
3. Oats are a popular food in many parts of the world and are most commonly consumed as oatmeal or rolled oats.
4. Oats are a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins and have been shown to have numerous health benefits.
5. Some of the health benefits associated with oats include lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of heart disease, and improved blood sugar control.
6. Oats can be used in a variety of recipes, including oatmeal cookies, oat bran muffins, and oat-based breakfast cereals.
7. Oats are also sometimes used as animal feed or as an ingredient in cosmetics or other products
Blueberry Orange Oat Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oat milk
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a muffin pan (recipe makes 6 muffins) and set aside.
- Combine milk, orange juice, orange zest, and oats in a large bowl . Let the oats sit for 20 minutes to soften and soak up the liquid.
- Mix ground flax and water and set aside to thicken.
- Whisk together oat four, almond flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Place blueberries in a small bowl and coat with 1-2 tbsp of the flour mixture.
- When the oats have soaked long enough, add in almond butter, vanilla extract, and flax mixture and mix together until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries until evenly dispersed.
- Divide batter among muffin cups and transfer to oven. Bake about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then remove them onto a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Alternatives
Blueberry muffins always taste delicious. But if you prefer, switch the fruit for your favorite. Some suggestions include:- raspberries
- cranberries
- chopped cherries
- pineapple
- peaches
- soy milk
- cashew milk
- or even a creamy vegan yogurt
Nutrition
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