No-Added-Sugar Blueberry Muffins

No-added-sugar blueberry muffins

3
Points®
Total Time
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
No granulated white stuff needed in these treats. Instead, they’re made with a naturally sweet combo of applesauce and puréed ripe bananas (not to mention fresh blueberries). Just note that the muffins may look paler than others you’ve made before—because the batter is low in sugar and fat, they won’t brown much in the oven. If you’re left with extra muffins, freeze and then reheat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds whenever you’re ready to enjoy.

Ingredients

Banana

1 small, very ripe

Unsweetened applesauce

½ cup(s)

Egg

2 large egg(s)

Canola oil

2 Tbsp

Self-rising flour

2 cup(s)

Blueberries

1½ cup(s)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Peel the banana, break it into pieces, and add to a small food processor. Add the applesauce and pulse until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs and oil and pulse until well combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and banana mixture. Fold in the berries. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Bake until a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  4. Serving size: 1 muffin

Notes

Shopping tip: The weight of the banana with the peel is about 5 oz.