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Blueberry Spelt Muffins

Name: Blueberry Spelt Muffins
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 1 dozen
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) softened unsalted butter or canola oil, plus more for the pan; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 cups spelt flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Makes 1 dozen

Time 40 min

The classic blueberry muffin gets an update with spelt flour and a flavor boost from orange juice and zest. Try using lemon or lime zest for a different taste, if you like.

Special Diets:

Low-Sodium

Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) softened unsalted butter or canola oil, plus more for the pan
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups spelt flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

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Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Butter a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper muffin liners.

In a large bowl, cream together butter or oil and sugar.

Stir in applesauce, eggs, orange juice and vanilla.

In a second large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, zest and salt.

Stir flour mixture into butter-egg mixture until just combined.

Gently stir in blueberries.

Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 1 muffin, 180 calories (50 from fat), 5g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 4g protein.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) softened unsalted butter or canola oil, plus more for the pan
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups spelt flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

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