Healthier To Die For Blueberry Muffins

Instead of vegetable oil, these blueberry muffins are made with applesauce, creating a healthier and more moist texture. With double the amount of blueberries, make sure to fill the muffin cups up to the edge, for generously-sized deli-style muffins.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ⅓ cup milk
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• ¼ cup butter, cubed
• ⅓ cup applesauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.

Step 2

Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, cinnamon in a small bowl with a fork until mixture resembles a coarse crumb.

Step 3

Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Place applesauce into a 1 cup measuring cup; add egg and enough milk to fill cup; mix into flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.