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Mashed banana and applesauce carry the sweetness here instead of any added sugar, which is what keeps these muffins from tasting flat or one-dimensional the way many sugar-free bakes can. Tossing the blueberries in a spoonful of oat flour before folding them into the batter keeps them suspended evenly through each muffin instead of all sinking to the bottom.
Per serving
130kcal
Calories
4g
Protein
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
12 people
Difficulty
easy
20g
Carbs
4g
Fat
3g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
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Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth, then whisk in the applesauce, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined - do not overmix.
Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of extra oat flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Toss Blueberries in Flour First: This simple step keeps the berries evenly distributed through the batter instead of all sinking to the bottom during baking. Don't Overmix the Batter: Stirring just until the dry and wet ingredients are combined keeps the muffins tender - overmixing develops gluten and can make them dense or rubbery. Use Very Ripe Banana: The riper and more spotted the banana, the more natural sweetness it contributes, which matters even more in a recipe with no added sugar.
Yes, add them straight from frozen without thawing to prevent excess color from bleeding into the batter, and expect a slightly longer baking time of a few extra minutes.
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