Oatmeal, Blueberry and Chocolate Chip Muffins

Oatmeal, Blueberry and Chocolate Chip Muffins

Directions: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 17 muffins
Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Wheat and triticale,
Plan ahead Vegetarian
Recipe submitted by Jade Létourneau-Voyer, Émilie Prévost, Amélie Jomphe and Cédric Harvey, nutrition trainees

Ingredients

  • 310 ml (1 ¼ cup) whole wheat flour
  • 310 ml (1 ¼ cup) rolled oats
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder
  • 2,5 ml (½ tsp) baking soda
  • 2,5 ml (½ tsp) salt
  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) milk chocolate chips
  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) soft non-hydrogenated margarine, melted
  • 45 ml (3 Tbsp) unsweetened applesauce
  • 125 ml (½ cup) brown sugar
  • 125 ml (½ cup) milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 15 ml (1 Tbsp) vanilla extract
  • 125 ml (½ cup) frozen blueberries

Equipment

  • 2 muffin tins
  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with rack in middle position.
  2. Grease two muffin tins. Set aside.
  3. Place flour, oat flakes, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips in a large bowl and stir with a fork. Set aside.
  4. Beat margarine, applesauce, brown sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl using an electric mixer.
  5. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients. Stir using a wooden spoon until smooth.
  6. Toss blueberries with flour to coat and add to bowl. Stir lightly until combined. Work quickly so blueberries remain frozen.
  7. Divide mixture into muffin cups.
  8. Bake 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake another 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Do not overcook.
  9. Allow muffins to rest before serving and enjoy!