Fresh Milled Blueberry Muffins

These blueberry muffins are everything a good breakfast muffin should be: tender, moist, packed with juicy berries, and full of wholesome ingredients. Made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and fresh or frozen blueberries, they come together quickly and are perfect for meal prep. Make a batch on Sunday and you’ve got a great start on breakfast for the week!

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I’m a huge breakfast person; I could honestly eat breakfast foods all day long! There’s just something about a warm muffin alongside scrambled eggs or with a protein drink that makes the perfect morning. These blueberry muffins are exactly what I reach for when I want something wholesome, satisfying, and not too sweet.

Are they exactly like muffins made with all-purpose flour? No, but I don’t expect them to be! Using whole grains gives you a heartier texture along with all the fiber and nutrition. If you love whole grains as much as I do, you’ll love these!

Blueberry Muffins made with Fresh Milled Flour

If you’re looking for a blueberry muffin that’s both healthy and delicious, you’re in the right place. These muffins are made with whole wheat flour, but they’re not dense or heavy. The combination of Greek yogurt and buttermilk keeps them moist and tender. They’re lightly sweetened, so you get that classic muffin flavor without the sugar overload.

Best of all, they’re endlessly adaptable. Once you master this base, you can swap the blueberries for just about any mix-in you like. I’m already planning variations with strawberries, coconut, chopped nuts, even pineapple. The possibilities are truly endless!

I kept these plain and simple, but you can easily dress them up with toppings. Try sprinkling coarse sugar, cinnamon sugar, or a simple streusel over the batter before baking for added texture and sweetness.

And, if you love muffins as much as I do, you’ll want to check out my Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins too. They have a slightly different base recipe and they’re every bit as delicious!

About This Recipe

I wanted to create a blueberry muffin that’s healthier without sacrificing flavor or texture. After testing several batches, I landed on this version that checks all the boxes.

The key tweaks: I used 100% freshly milled soft white wheat, which adds fiber and nutrition without making the muffins dense. I use a mix of erythritol/stevia blend and regular sugar to reduce the overall sugar content (though you can use all regular sugar if you prefer). Greek yogurt and buttermilk keep these muffins tender and moist, with a nice boost of protein from the yogurt.

The result is a muffin that’s wholesome enough for everyday but still feels like a treat.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

Flour: I used fresh milled soft white wheat for this batch. Fresh milled spelt flour would work just as well. I haven’t tried adding hard grains to this particular recipe but I think using some hard white and/or Kamut would be good as well.

If using store-bought flour, whole white wheat (such as King Arthur Golden Wheat) works beautifully, or you can use a mixture of whole white wheat and all-purpose flour.

Oil: Your favorite mild-flavored oil will work just fine. Avoid strong-flavored oils, as they will come through in the muffins.

Sugar: You can use your preferred granulated sweetener. Regular white sugar works perfectly, of course!

If you want to reduce the sugar content like I do, read on. For this batch, I used 1/2 cup erythritol/stevia blend and 1/4 cup granulated cane sugar for a reduced-sugar muffin. Feel free to swap in your favorite sugar-free granulated sweetener for some (or all) of the sugar, depending on your preferences.

There are many options, and you may have your own favorites. I’ve used Lakanto Monk Fruit sweetener and Swerve granular in other baked goods with great results. Allulose is one of my favorite alternative sweeteners and works well here, though you might need to add a bit more since it’s less sweet than sugar. It also caramelizes more than other sweeteners, so the muffins will bake up a bit darker. This isn’t a big deal to me, but it’s something to keep in mind.

Greek yogurt: I used store-bought unsweetened Greek yogurt for these.

Buttermilk/Milk: Either works beautifully in this recipe. You can also use unsweetened kefir instead of buttermilk.

Blueberries: I use frozen blueberries most often but you can certainly use fresh blueberries if you have them on hand. Baking time would be slightly less than if using frozen so start checking a minute or two earlier.

Instructions

Prep: Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or insert paper liners. Preheat oven to 375°F.

5. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. They’ll be quite full and that’s ok.

6. Allow batter to rest for 10-15 minutes and then bake in preheated oven for 20-24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Tips for Success:

Don’t overmix the batter. Mix just until the flour is moistened; a few lumps are totally fine! Overmixing leads to tough, dense muffins.

Toss blueberries with a teaspoon of flour before adding them to the batter. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom, especially with frozen berries.

Avoid overbaking. After testing multiple batches, I found these are done even when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly moist. Just make sure it’s not wet with raw batter.

Storage:

Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator: Keep covered for up to a week.

Freezer: Wrap individual muffins tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for 20-30 seconds for a quick breakfast.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought flour?

Absolutely! You can use all-purpose flour 1:1 in place of fresh milled flour. You might need to reduce the liquid slightly; start with 2-3 tablespoons of milk or buttermilk instead of 1/4 cup.

For a whole grain option, try white whole wheat flour (like King Arthur’s White Whole Wheat) or a 50/50 mix of all-purpose and whole wheat. If you have store-bought spelt flour, that would be a great option as well.

I don’t have Greek Yogurt, what can I use instead?

You can use one cup regular yogurt instead of the Greek Yogurt and omit the buttermilk. Alternatively, use one cup buttermilk or unsweetened kefir. The texture will be slightly different with each substitution, but all work well.

Can I use other berries?

Yes! This recipe works beautifully with other berries; try raspberries, blackberries, chopped strawberries, or a mixed berry blend. You can even do half blueberries and half another berry for variety. If using frozen berries, toss them in flour just like you would with the blueberries to prevent sinking.

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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

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