Healthy Oil-Free Blueberry and Banana Muffins

Looking for oil-free recipes? Here are blueberry and banana muffins to sweeten up your morning without going calorie overboard. This recipe is healthy and can be made gluten-free with the substitute of almond or coconut flour. If you're trying to lose weight or take off a few inches after quarantine, doctors recommend limiting your oil intake and increase your fiber intake. These muffins are fibrous and do not contain any oil. If you have leftovers, store them in your freezer and let them saw the next morning and heat them in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Use smaller blueberries for more flavor and larger blueberries for a softer consistency.

Recipe Developer: Lenny, @vegamelon

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Bake Time: 30 Minutes

Why we love it: Blueberries and bananas are a delicious combination, especially in baked goods. Wake up to the smell and taste of fresh muffins that are healthy, vegan, and free of all oils.

Make it for: Breakfast or a snack. Enjoy these muffins with a hot cup of tea.

Healthy Oil-free Blueberry and Banana Muffins

Ingredients

Dry mix

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or use GF if needed
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Wet-mix

• 1/4 cup nut/seed butter such as peanut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 mashed ripe banana
• 1/2 cup plant-based milk
• 1 cup blueberries rinsed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients except blueberries.
3. In to the wet mixture, sift in the dry ingredients, then fold to combine using a spatula. Do not overmix if using wheat flour!
4. Gently mix in the blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, transfer the batter into the greased muffin pan.
6. Bake for around 25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let rest in the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional (Per 12 Muffins) 

Calories 137 | Total Fat 3.1g | Saturated Fat 0.6g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 102mg | Total Carbohydrate 25g | Dietary Fiber 1.7g | Total Sugars 8.9g | Protein 3.4g | Calcium 43g | Vitamin D 4mcg | Iron 2mg | Potassium 189mg |