Steel-Cut Oatmeal and Blueberry Muffins

If you’re investing time in making steel-cut oatmeal for breakfast, you might as well make a little extra and try these healthy muffins with what’s left over. Most muffins sold in bakeries are just cupcakes in disguise, but these are moist, nourishing and a healthy source of whole grains. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a baker, these are easy and come together quickly — a second day breakfast off the first day’s work.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
• ¼ cup canola oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup cooked steel-cut oats
• 1 cup blueberries tossed with 1 teaspoon flour

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

    202 calories; 6 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 32 milligrams cholesterol; 327 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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12 muffins

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with the rack positioned in the upper third. Oil, spray or butter 12 muffin cups.
2. Sift together the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk (or yogurt and milk), canola oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Quickly stir in the dry ingredients with a whisk or a spatula. Do not beat, just mix, stirring up from the bottom until you can no longer see flour. A few lumps are fine. Fold in the cooked oats and the blueberries.
3. Spoon into muffin cups, filling them to just below the top. Place in the oven, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until nicely browned. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool for 10 minutes before unmolding. Cool on a rack, or serve warm.

• Advance preparation: These keep for a couple of days out of the refrigerator, for a few more days in the refrigerator, and for a few months in the freezer.

25 minutes