Heart Healthy Muffins

Start your day with a batch of heart-healthy muffins that are as delicious as they are nourishing! Made with nutrient-packed whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and fresh blueberries, these muffins are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, skipping refined sugars without sacrificing flavor. Low-fat Greek yogurt adds moisture and a dose of protein, while chopped walnuts contribute a satisfying crunch and heart-healthy fats. Lightly spiced with cinnamon, these muffins come together in just 35 minutes and are perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or meal prep option. Packed with wholesome ingredients and no guilt, these nutritious muffins are a tasty way to fuel your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt (low-fat)
• 0.3 cups Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cups Chopped walnuts
• 1 cup Fresh blueberries

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to mix well and set aside.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped walnuts and fresh blueberries to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	784.9 grams (784.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1539

Total Fat 35.80g	46%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 225mg	75%
Sodium 2653mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 271.30g	99%
Dietary Fiber 34.50g	123%
Total Sugars 96.20g
Protein 53.60g	107%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 287mg	22%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 1461mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.9%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 66.9%