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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 138.8
  • Total Fat: 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 16.2 mg
  • Sodium: 320.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 3.6 g

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Blueberry Flax Seed Muffins

Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
Blueberry Flax Seed Muffins

Introduction

These healthful muffins freeze well! Low-fat buttermilk and applesauce help lower the fat in these, and the whole-wheat flour and flax seed add fiber. These healthful muffins freeze well! Low-fat buttermilk and applesauce help lower the fat in these, and the whole-wheat flour and flax seed add fiber.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 T flax seeds
    1 c blueberries
    1 c quick oats
    1 c lowfat buttermilk
    1 c whole wheat flour
    1 t baking powder
    1/2 t baking soda
    1/4 t cinnamon
    1 t salt
    1 whole egg
    1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
    3/4 c brown sugar



Tips

Make a batch on them on the weekend for a quick and tasty breakfast. Serve with a piece of fruit and a glass of low-fat milk.


Blueberries are full of antioxidants and fiber. Buy organic when possible, and when they're in season, freeze them in large batches for use throughout the year. You can use frozen blueberries in this recipe, but thaw them and reserve the juice (use it in a smoothie or add to a glass of water for a treat).


NOTE: Be sure to grind the flax seed to get the full health benefits. Your body can't break down whole flax seeds, and they pass through undigested.


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Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray muffin pans with nonstick spray or line with paper liners. Use a clean coffee grinder to roughly grind the flax seeds, trying not to process them into a mealy texture. (You can use pre-ground flax if that's what you have on hand.) Wash and dry the blueberries. In a small bowl, combine the oats and buttermilk, and let stand at room temperature for five minutes. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix with a fork to blend and set aside. In a large bowl and using a hand mixer, beat the egg, applesauce, brown sugar at medium speed for 3 minutes. Blend in the oat-buttermilk mixture. Stir in the flour mixture only to combine, try not to overwork the mixture. Fold in the blueberries. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and top with a sprinkle of flax seed. Bake 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.






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  • DASEEMAN

    Incredible!
    45 of 46 people found this review helpful
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    These are the most awesome muffins I have ever tasted. They are flavorfull and satisfying. I used egg beaters instead of the egg and Splenda brown sugar blend instead of brown sugar which lowered the calorie and cholesterol content. I will definetly make these again and again.... - 8/23/09

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  • SANDYK1750

    Incredible!
    30 of 30 people found this review helpful
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    Very tasty, I did find them a little sweet. I didn't have buttermilk so I added a little lemon juice to my low fat soymilk. Will definitely make them again. I will also try them with raisins and / or nuts. - 9/4/09

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  • JDLANDER

    Incredible!
    20 of 21 people found this review helpful
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    These were very good! Amazing actually. I got 14 and filled the tin plenty full. I did not unthaw the blueberries and they turned out just fine. More like a dessert than a breakfast treat. I will probably cut sugar down and maybe substitue with apple juice concentrate instead. Too much sugar mmm! - 9/10/09

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  • LINDAHICKS


    14 of 16 people found this review helpful
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    Fabulous with Splenda, Egg Beaters, and soy milk w/lemon juice. Sure doesn't feel like I'm dieting! - 9/15/09

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  • MACYJOLIEMOM

    Good
    13 of 14 people found this review helpful
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    Thought these muffins were tasty and the kids really enjoyed them. The texture of these was a bit gummy (I guess from the oats) and they were really sweet. I'll probably make them again with less sugar and will try it without soaking the oats first. - 8/26/09

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  • AUGGIEBDOG

    Very Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    Scrumptious! I also used the Splenda brown sugar blend and added 1 tsp. of pure vanilla extract. My recipe made 13 muffins...104 calories each...wonderful!!! - 4/29/12

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  • METAMORPHOSISAB

    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    I made these as mini muffins. I divided them up in pairs and put in snack bags and froze them and so now I just pull out a bag to thaw in the fridge overnight and they make great grab items! A hit with the whole family! We learned how to make these at the Spark Your Life Convention in Cincinnati. - 10/11/09

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  • BESTSUSIEYET


    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    I made them this morning, and really enjoyed them. Know the grandkids will enjoy this weekend. Thanks!! (I, too, got 12 instead of 14) - 9/3/09

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  • ~CAZ:)

    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    Really easy to make and taste great. They don't taste like a low fat alternative.
    I also increased the apple sauce and used stevia as a substitue for the brown sugar to drop the calories further. - 2/3/11

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  • GLORIAB73

    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    The best muffins I've had in a long time! I made them with the exact ingredients listed here and they will be made many times in my home! Awesome muffins Meg! - 9/18/09

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  • AMYLT82

    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    I REALLY LIKE THEM, HIGH FIBER, MOIST, THEY'RE ALMOST PERFECT! THANK YOU. - 9/15/09

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  • JKOPMEYER1977

    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    Yummy... Finally found a "healthy" blueberry muffin that has taste! Thank You Chef Meg! - 2/10/12

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  • TLROYER

    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    Excellent! Even my picky husband gave 2 thumbs up. - 8/5/09

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  • TRUCKERMAN2009

    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    VERY GOOD!! Made this last weekend and I am looking forward to making them again this weekend. I also used Splenda Brown Sugar and I thought it turned out fantastic. Give them a try!! - 9/23/09

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  • LMDIENER

    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    My husband and I both loved these. They're very grainy, moist and delicious. I will absolutely make them again. - 9/8/09

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  • LORISAM422


    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    my muffin pan was for only 12, so i made 12 servings instead of 14. i just made these. my son thought i was cooking cinnamon rolls from the way they smell. they look great can't wait until they cool to taste. - 8/22/09

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  • KHOWARD726

    Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Good, but lacking in yumminess. Next time (& there will be a next time) will add a bit of lemon zest. And I cooked them 5-7 minutes longer than recipe suggested. - 2/5/11

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  • SHADOZA

    O.K.
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    something was missing...it wasn't bad tasting, but it was...missing something. - 4/1/10

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  • AJCOELHO


    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    I will definitely try them. - 9/11/09

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  • TCLADY

    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Don't where everyone is coming up with they only got 12, thats what the serving size says. Any way I made them with mixed frozen berries (didn't thaw) and mixed the oats in with the dry ingredients, used just egg whites (2) instead of whole egg. Thought they where good. - 1/29/13

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  • YOGAANDBIKE


    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    How do I add one of these to my nutrition tracker? - 3/11/12

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  • PRECIOUS_JEWEL

    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Very healthy tasting muffins, not too sweet. I didn't have buttermilk so I used regular skim milk. Next time I will try with buttermilk. - 12/30/11

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  • DLWIGHT

    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Our whole family enjoyed these. - 9/9/09

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  • RAINBOWACTIVIST

    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Yum! Very tasty muffins. I also got 12 instead of 14 out of the recipe. I can't wait to surprise my boyfriend with these. :-) - 8/23/09

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  • CELTICMAID


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    difficult to get blueberries but can use frozen mixed berries - mixed = strawberries, raspberries, blackberries. I tend to do muffins as traybakes - use baking sheet and tap mix and do many portions to freeze = picnics, lunchbox, weekend idleness with salads and film - relaxing. - 5/12/13

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