Healthier Blueberry Crumb Top Muffins
Packed with real ingredients like cottage cheese for extra protein and healthy fats, maple syrup for natural sweetness, and wild blueberries for that perfect burst of flavor, these muffins are a wholesome upgrade.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 3/4 cup @GoodCulture cottage cheese rich in protein and adds creaminess
- 1/2 cup maple syrup for natural sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup apple sauce a healthier way to add moisture
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil for a different flavor
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour whole wheat or all-purpose, your choice
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup @Wymanns wild blueberries frozen works great!
For the Crumb Top:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp butter cold and chopped (this helps achieve the crumble)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare the Muffins:
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with a little oil or butter.
- Blend the Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, apple sauce, avocado oil, and eggs. Blend until smooth and creamy. The cottage cheese adds extra protein and moisture, making these muffins more substantial than your typical boxed version.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! Gently fold in the frozen blueberries, being cautious not to break them apart too much.
Make the Crumb Top:
- Prepare the Crumble: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the cold butter into the dry ingredients until a crumble forms. The butter should be cold, as this helps create that perfect crumbly texture on top of the muffins.
- Top the Muffins: Spoon the muffin batter evenly into your muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Then, sprinkle the crumble mixture generously on top of each muffin.
Bake the Muffins:
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in your preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them as a snack or pair them with your morning coffee for a wholesome breakfast.