Blueberry Muffins


3.9 of 5 (121)
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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 157.6
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 17.2 mg
  • Sodium: 113.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g

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Introduction

A lower fat version of everyone's favorite- prep and bake in less than 25 minutes! A lower fat version of everyone's favorite- prep and bake in less than 25 minutes!

Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsweetened blueberries, fresh or frozen
    • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 1 egg, slightly beaten
    • 1/4 cup oil
    • 1/2 cup skim milk
    • 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly spray a muffin tin with vegetable spray.



2. Wash and drain blueberries. Set aside.



3. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder and 1/3 cup sugar together.



4. In a small bowl, combine egg, oil and milk.



5. Pour all at once into dry ingredients. Stir just enough to blend. Gently stir in blueberries.



6. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full. Sprinkle lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar and bake 17 minutes, or until light brown. Allow muffins to cool 2 minutes before removing from pan.



Makes 12 muffins (serving is 1 muffin)

TAGS:  Snacks |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    52 of 53 people found this review helpful
    I made them even less caloric! I substituted the sugar for Splenda, used applesauce instead of oil, as I do when I bake a cake, and loved the flavor even more. This version brings the calories down to just over 100 calories a muffin! - 2/27/08


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    25 of 27 people found this review helpful
    If you are looking for more flavor, try using a little less milk, and replacing it with lemon juice ( about 1 tbls or so). I do this all the time in recipes, and it makes a huge difference in the flavor. - 8/31/08


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    Good
    17 of 18 people found this review helpful
    I used half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour. Also added vanilla extract and a bit of orange zest. Very filling. - 6/16/09


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    Incredible!
    17 of 20 people found this review helpful
    I made these in a modified version.
    substituted whole wheat flour for all purpose flour, splenda for sugar, and applesauce for oil - also added benefiber tot he mix for extra fiber
    - 6/12/08


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    Incredible!
    16 of 16 people found this review helpful
    Yeah! Finally, a delicious muffin recipe that isn't full of Sodium. These freeze well and can be enjoyed with a short zap of the microwave or toaster oven. I decreased the sugar a tad and they were still yummy. THANKS SPARKPEOPLE - 2/27/09


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    11 of 15 people found this review helpful
    Why does the calorie size change from the email about this (NUTRITION INFO (per 1 muffin serving)
    Calories: 119.4) to what is listed above. This isn't the first recipe I've noticed that does that.
    - 6/12/08


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    Good
    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I substituted splenda for sugar, applesauce for oil and added vanilla and a tablespoon more milk because I didn't realize it was a dough not a batter. I will continue to play with it. Enjoyable. - 6/20/08


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    Very Good
    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I made this recipe, but tweaked it a bit to make 6 muffins for only 135 calories. I use egg substitue, splenda, and applesauce in place of the oil. Came out so good! - 6/17/09


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    Very Good
    8 of 12 people found this review helpful
    I use diet soda, no applesauce, oil, sugar, or egg and the recipe turns out just fine! - 5/29/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This is a great base recipe thank you. I subed with applesauce and splenda and more berries. I was able to bring the calories down to almost 100 per serving.
    - 6/14/08


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    Very Good
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Just got them out of the oven. Subbed applesauce for the oil & added a little extra milk. Made them as jumbos, so I also baked them for 24 min instead of the 17. Taste very good & will definately make again. - 7/12/09


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    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    very easy to make, and they definitely taste better than the ones in the store! i added cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon zest for more flavor. - 6/14/09


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    Very Good
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I thought these turned out really yummy. I added a bit more milk and more berries. The batter was more like dough which made it a little hard to get into the muffin papers. This would be good as a loaf instead. Will make again. - 6/14/09


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    Very Good
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I made this recipe except I used oatbran flour. I also made a batch of an old recipe of mine using butter. I brought bopth to work and my co-workers liked the healthier ones better, not knowing at the time I was "testing" them - 3/20/08


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    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Excellent, does not taste low fat at all!! - 6/16/09


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    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    My family LOVED these muffins! My husband is fussy about blueberry muffins. I forgot to put the tsp. of sugar on the muffins. There was no need. They tasted great! - 6/21/09


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    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    These muffins were a big hit at a brunch I was chairman at. Making 6 dozen was a little challenging, but with help of a few friends it so in no time done. Using fresh berries picked was great I recommend this for families with kids. They had a helping hand in these.
    Rating is a 4 in my book
    - 6/16/09


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    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    These are very bread-like, but taste good. When I made the batter, it was as thick as cookie dough. I just added more milk to thin it out a little, but left it fairly thick and spooned into the muffin tin. They taste fine. - 6/15/09


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    O.K.
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    These were okay. They tasted more like blueberry cornbread rather than muffins. I just prefer more cake-like muffins than cornbread-like. - 3/29/09


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    Good
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    These muffins were pretty good. I had to add more milk than this recipe calls because my mixture was too crumbly. Thawing my blueberries beforehand might not be a bad idea either. I also subbed Splenda for sugar. - 6/17/08


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty just like a regular muffin without the enormous calories. - 6/17/09


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    Good
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    There is a calorie discrepancy, I always add Lemon Zest in my Blueberry Muffins, gives it a nice flavour. - 6/12/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Great, nice and fluffy and moist. Good for any time of the day. - 6/12/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I added some lemon set and fresh ground nutmeg. These muffins are delish! - 6/12/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I used whole wheat pasta and a dash of cinnamon. They were so good! My first time baking muffins. - 6/14/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I too used applesauce instead of oil. I also can't understand what the other person said about corn muffins instead of cake-like???? - 6/12/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    These were great! It will be my blueberry muffin recipe from here on out -- frozen blueberries worked really well and I love that it's just one batch. Thank you so much for sharing!! - 6/30/08


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    O.K.
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I noticed the increase in calorie count also. Perhaps by substituting applesauce for the oil, and barely sprinkle the tops with cinnamon/sugar it will bring it back down to the 119 originally quoted. - 6/12/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I use wheat flour and use apple sauce instead of the oil. - 6/12/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Nice crunchy top with lots of berries. - 4/27/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I really liked the muffins, but i added a bit more milk and a teaspoon of vanilla. - 1/6/08


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Not thrilled. There are so many yummy things to eat with a decent calorie count; this isn't my favorite. - 7/4/09


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    O.K.
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Very disappointed. batter was too thick, no pouring like the directions said. not much taste. husband said not to make this recipe again. - 6/27/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    they taste great - 6/21/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    We enjoyed these! I'll make them again. - 6/19/09


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Want to give this a try. Will use splenda and applesauce. my son is diabetic and these he can enjoy - 6/14/09


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    My family loves blueberry muffins, but since my husband is diabetic will make with a sugar/Splenda combo. I also liked the idea of adding applesauce for oil. - 6/12/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Ooohhh...I love blueberries!..And now, thanks to you, I have such a great recipe!.. Thank you! I love the muffins! And, they were extremely easy to make! - 6/12/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was pretty good. Not as sweet as those ultra-fattening muffins from the bakery, but very filling and tasty. - 7/27/08


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    Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    These tasted pretty good, I added ginger and cinnamon. Yes, a little doughy-more like biscuits, and I was not happy about the jump in calorie count when I added to my Nutrition Tracker. I would make again, but tweak a little. Thanks! - 6/15/08


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Thanks for the idea, we added mixed berries and almond extract to make it our own. - 6/13/08


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    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I'll use whole wheat flour, add a teaspoon vanilla. I love the idea of applesauce instead of oil. If the baby dosen't eat all her prune puree that will go in instead of sugar. - 6/12/08


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    very little fiber - 11/25/07


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    O.K.
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    These were not very good. Next time I will add eggwhite and additional milk with vanilla and salt. This would jazz up the flavor and texture. Thank you. - 9/3/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My daughter made these for us. There are very good!! - 3/27/07


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    These were good...abit dry though...next time I wouldn't use muffin papers...they stick when being removed - 10/17/11


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    O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    These were Ok but not too flavorful. I will make again adding vanilla as others had done. I used half blueberries/half raspberries. - 9/8/11


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Used a banana instead of eggs (ran out) Not super-sweet, which I like. I let the blueberries thaw while preparing the batter, which turned the muffins light blue. Some of the blueberries floated to the top and they kinda looked like blue monsters with eyes. You could do this on purpose for kids :) - 6/4/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I added some lemon Zest in there and it pepped it up a lot--Very good--and yes, I'll keep this recipe and make it again - 8/31/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My kids loved them and they had lots of berries per muffin. I think I will try adding vanilla or lemon juice next time just to liven up the taste. - 8/20/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I just made these (lower-fat version - egg substitute, Splenda and 1/2 whole wheat flour) - A Keeper - 1/16/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have always loved blueberry muffins, and we always use applesauce instead of oil. I love them and the old fashioned taste I adjusted the milk and the cooking time and will make them again and again. Thank you. - 8/31/09


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Calories go from 119 in the email to 157 in the recipe-- - 6/15/09


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I happen to have everything on hand so I'll make these for breakfast tomorrow incorporating the suggestions some of you have made - looking forward to an early morning treat! - 6/12/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Not bad ! Very tasty ! - 6/12/09


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    !!!!Yes OZARKMOM I have found the same problem! The e-mail says 119 calories and the nutritional info is 157. Which is it! - 6/12/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    love blueberry muffins changed sugar with splenda for the sugar thanks - 6/12/09


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I check the calories of the ones in my supermarket and they were 398 cals each.
    I will certainly have a go at this recipe
    - 6/12/09


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    Good
    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    No blueberries in the store so my husband bought blackberres. The muffins were alright but not as flavorful as I would like. - 1/16/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My family loved them and so did I, they are wonderful - 6/12/08


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I haven't made it--yet--but I will My husband is diabetic and loves blueberry muffins, so if I switch to sugar substitute, this should be great. - 6/12/08


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This is a wonderful Muffin - 6/12/08


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    As soon as my blueberries get ripe I will definitely make these muffins - 5/29/08


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    O.K.
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    These muffins were very disappointing. They were easy to make but not very good. The batter was very doughy and the taste was very bland. Booo... :-( - 8/4/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Good, but mine where a little doughy. I need to adjust this recipe for high altitude and add a little more flour and cook a little longer next time. - 3/18/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very easy to make. - 3/17/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    good tasting and so quick to make. - 3/17/07


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    Thanks - 7/20/21


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    Great! - 7/5/21


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    Very Good
    Great recipe, I used almond milk and it worked great - 1/3/21


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    Sounds nice. - 8/16/20


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    yummy - 7/15/20


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    I will try this one! - 6/30/20


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    Thanks for sharing this great sounding blueberry muffins. Looking forward to make them and I have blueberries in my fridge. - 1/14/20


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    Incredible!
    This is a great snack! - 12/24/19


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    Great idea - 10/5/19


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    very good. might try other fruit or veggies and get more kinds to try - 8/17/19


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    Incredible!
    yummy - 6/6/19


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    Excellent - 5/5/19


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    Good
    made mini muffins from this - 12/10/18


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    Good
    These were okay - 12/5/18


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    delicious - 7/19/18


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    Love them. - 6/2/18


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    thank you - 5/18/18


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    This is a very nice muffin. I used half sugar & half Splenda and added a bit of lemon zest. - 4/27/18


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    Incredible!
    So tasty! - 4/5/18


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    Incredible!
    Great muffin! - 3/18/18


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    Muffins tend to taste better made from scratch like this than from a mix. At least,I think so. - 9/25/17


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    Love blueberry muffins, thanks - 7/16/17


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    Sounds good. - 7/16/17


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    Thanks for the recipe - 6/18/17


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    Good
    needs something added, will try again but will add some more flavor - 2/15/16


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    Good
    These are good, but a little more dense than I was expecting. Then again, that's probably user error. LOL. Subbed applesauce for oil and stevia for sugar. - 1/26/15


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    Very Good
    I loved these muffins!! They weren't very sweet (I used frozen mixed berries) but sweeter berries would probably make up for that. I'll definitely make these again!! - 9/5/13


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    O.K.
    They look beautiful but the taste was not there for my family. Maybe trying some of the subsitute ideas from the other comments will help, I am not ready to give up on this recipe. - 2/22/13


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I changed out applesauce for the oil, soy milk for the skimmed milk had to increase to 3/4 c., and whole wheat flour for the all-purpose flour. Cut the calories almost in half and the fat to less than 1 gm. - 10/12/12


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    Incredible!
    Delicious! Very easy and simple to make, everyone in the family loved them! May try to alter the recipe in the future to lower the overall calorie per muffin as the muffins aren't that big and pack quite a punch at over 150 per muffin. - 8/26/12


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    Very Good
    I used wheat flour but they turned out sort of dry. I'll have to correct that next time i make them - 6/16/12


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I used whole wheat pastry flour, soy milk, organic sugar and added cinnamon and vanilla. Had to add a bit more milk because of the whole wheat flour, but they taste good. - 6/1/12


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    Not sure what I did wrong (I really don't bake much.) but mine turned out more like blueberry drop biscuits. Which is ok I guess, but not really what I was looking for. - 5/26/12