Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins

I cannot tell you how many muffin posts are on this blog...well, I could, but it would take entirely too long to count them all. We love them. The kids always want some form of chocolate muffin, and even though I'm a chocolate freak, my absolute favorite muffin is blueberry. The other day I was really craving them...

Real blueberry muffins. No frills, no added crumb topping (even though I love those too), I just wanted a really good, really blueberry muffin.

I went searching through my breakfast Pinterest board and found this recipe that had blueberries, greek yogurt and whole wheat. 

They were so healthy, I didn't feel guilty about slathering on a little butter :-) Or eating more than one. Or two. Or...let's not talk about it, let's just say craving satisfied.

Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins

2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (can use a mix of all purpose and whole wheat too)
1/2 cup sugar (may want a little more if blueberries are not very sweet)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Pinch of salt
1 heaping cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup applesauce (I used unsweetened)
1/4 cup milk (I used almond milk)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

pecans, coarsely chopped (optional, for tops)

raw sugar (optional, for tops)

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Generously grease a muffin pan, or use cupcake liners. Spray the liners well with non-stick spray if using. (*important*)
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. 
• In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt, applesauce, milk, egg, and vanilla. 
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix just until combined. 
• Fold in blueberries. Mixture will be thick.
• Fill muffin cups 3/4ths full. 
• Top with pecans and raw sugar if using. I sprinkled a little wheat germ on mine as well. 
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and done.

(Made 18 muffins)

Recipe Source: Finding Joy in My Kitchen

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