Healthy Mint Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Name: Healthy Mint Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: oil spray; 1 cup oats (I used Quaker quick oats but old-fashioned will work too); 1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat pastry flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 egg; 1 cup milk (I use low fat); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla essence, (If you want to mess with half a vanilla bean, be my guest); 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, washed, picked over, and drained well; 1 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed, see Mint Notes (mine is spearmint); 12 paper cup liners; cream cheese; smoked salmon

Servings: persons

oil spray
1 cup oats (I used Quaker quick oats but old-fashioned will work too)
1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 cup milk (I use low fat)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla essence, (If you want to mess with half a vanilla bean, be my guest)
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, washed, picked over, and drained well
1 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed, see Mint Notes (mine is spearmint)
12 paper cup liners
cream cheese
smoked salmon

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["Paper cup liners are recommended for this muffin. Spray inside liners with oil spray.
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Heat oven to 425u00b0F. (210u00b0C)", "Combine oatmeal, w.w. flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar, mix well.", "In another bowl beat egg with a whisk, then add melted butter, milk and vanilla. Mix well.", "Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until all is moistened.", "Mix blueberries and mint. Add both to the batter and stir in gently. Mint should not be clumped together.", "Spoon into full-size muffin pan. (Each muffin was about 85% full)
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. (my gas convection oven took 15 minutes, hard to check with a toothpick because so many blueberries)", "Serve warm or at room temperature with cream cheese (and jelly for those who want a sweeter muffin). OR cool the muffins, and serve with cream cheese and a small piece of smoked salmon tucked inside.", "MINT NOTES:
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Pick mint before the flower buds begin to form. Throw away any leaves with blemishes. Mint will quickly develop blemishes from hitting, cutting, bruising in exactly the same way that basil or shiso leaves will, so prepare a bowl of cold water. Begin pulling mint leaves off, the little one go directly into the water. The medium sized leaves are ripped in half, and the largest leaves just rip into thirds. Quickly put into the cold water. Don't use any stems.
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(You can cut with a knife but it seemed to take more time, switching from pulling to cutting. Use a stainless steel or ceramic knife) Put mint in measuring cup, and if its not enough, return prepared mint to the cold water bowl, then continue ripping more mint. Drain right before mixing into the batter (Salad spinner works great).", "The rose is 'FOURTH OF JULY' (Wekroalt) introduced by Weeks in 1999, a floribunda."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: oil spray, 1 cup oats (I used Quaker quick oats but old-fashioned will work too), 1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat pastry flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Healthy Mint Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Healthy Mint Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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