5 Recipes For Healthy And Tasty Muffins

Sometimes we would like to enjoy a delicious dessert, but we think about those obnoxious calories and carbohydrates too much, and we decide not to. For this reason, we will teach you 5 recipes for healthy and tasty muffins that you can enjoy at any time of the day.

According to Wikipedia , the muffins  are a type of pastry made with sweet bread and other ingredients, especially sweets. They come from in England, specifically in London, where there are references in cookbooks from 1703.

However, today it is a preparation spread throughout the world, which has been adapted to the gastronomic traditions of each region. For this reason, we can even make healthy versions with ingredients such as fruits and whole wheat flours. Do you dare to try them?

5 recipes for healthy and tasty muffins

1. Dark chocolate muffins

We highlight in this delicious muffin recipe the benefits of dark chocolate. According to a study published in 2017 in the journal Nutrients , this ingredient is rich in proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, as well as micronutrients and bioactive compounds, such as flavanols, fiber, and theobromine.

Of course, you should keep in mind that this recipe contains other ingredients that add calories. Therefore, the end result should be consumed in moderation, preferably occasionally.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of wheat flour (210 g)
• 5 tablespoons of dark chocolate powder (75 g)
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder (15 g)
• 1 tablespoon of baking soda (9 g)
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons of honey (50 g)
• 3 tablespoons of stevia (45 g)
• 2 tablespoons of oil (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence (15 mL)
• ¼ cup of Greek yogurt (50 g)

Preparation

1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In another bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients, that is, the liquids.
3. Add the latter preparing to flour mixture and pour into molds for muffins .
4. Bake for 20 or 30 minutes at a temperature of 180ºC. Then, remove from the oven, let them cool and unmold your healthy and delicious muffins .

2. Gluten-free muffins

This is the ideal dessert for people with celiac disease. You can choose from different substitutes for gluten, such as gluten-free rice flour, buckwheat or corn flour.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of rice flour (210 g)
• 2 tablespoons of gluten-free baking powder (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence (15 ml)
• ½ cup of almond milk (125 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of crushed almonds (45 g)
• 1 tablespoon of margarine (20 g)
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon (15 g)
• 3 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons of honey (50 g)
• 3 tablespoons of oil (45 ml)

Preparation

1. Mix all the dry ingredients of your recipe in a bowl.
2. In another bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients.
3. Then, combine the two previous mixes and beat until you get a creamy consistency.
4. To finish, pour the dough into previously floured muffin trays and bake at 190ºC for 20 to 25 minutes. Unmold and enjoy your muffins.

3. Fruit muffins

What better ingredient for a healthy dessert than fruits? You can use whatever you want, but we recommend the sweetest ones so that you don’t use too much sweetener in your recipe.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup of apple (50 g)
• ⅓ cup of kiwi (50 g)
• 1 banana
• 2 cups of buckwheat flour (210 g)
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder (15 g)
• 1 tablespoon of salt (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons of honey (50 g)
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup of coconut milk (125 ml)
• 2 egg whites

Preparation

1. To start, cut all the fruits into very small pieces and place them in a bowl.
2. Next, mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Then mix all the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the first mixture to this bowl and process with the help of an electric mixer so that there are no lumps.
4. Finally, add the chopped fruits and pour the preparation into the respective muffin molds. Takes the oven to 180 ° C for 20 minutes and ready.

4. Coconut and raisin muffins

Coconut is a tropical fruit that, as a publication in the Ceylon Medical Journal highlights , provides more fat than carbohydrates. However, most of these fats are medium chain, used directly in the body for energy. On the other hand, it makes a slight contribution of potassium, calcium and iron and vitamins B3 and C.

In this case, we combine its properties with ingredients such as raisins and walnuts, which, in addition to flavor, also make a moderate contribution of nutrients and energy.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cornstarch (210 g)
• ½ cup of grated coconut (40 g)
• ½ cup of coconut milk (125 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (15 ml)
• ½ tablespoon of cinnamon (8 g)
• 1 cup of raisins (150 g)
• 2 tablespoons of walnuts (40 g)
• 3 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons of honey (50 g)
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder (15 g)
• 1 tablespoon of baking soda (9 g)

Preparation

1. Combine all of the dry ingredients, including the grated coconut, in a large bowl.
2. Beat the liquid ingredients with the help of a mixer and add it to the previous mixture. Add the raisins last.
3. Finally, poured into molds for muffins and leads to the oven for 25 minutes at 180 or 190C. Then unmold and taste your healthy and tasty coconut muffins .

5. Strawberry muffins

This recipe is ideal for the little ones in the house. You can even do it together with them, it is extremely colorful and delicious. In addition, it is made with healthy ingredients that will give it a more special flavor.

Ingredients 

• 2 cups of whole wheat flour (210 g)
• 1 cup of strawberries (150 g)
• 2 tablespoons of baking powder (30 g)
• 1 cup of oatmeal (50 g)
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup of strawberry Greek yogurt (100 g)
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons of honey (50 g)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 ml)

Preparation

1. To start, cut the strawberries into very small pieces so you can add them to your muffins later. Reservation.
2. Then, in a bowl mix all the dry ingredients.
3. Do the same in another bowl with the rest of your ingredients. Combine everything, beat and add the strawberries before baking.
4. To finish, bake at 190ºC for 15-20 minutes. Then let them cool, unmold and enjoy some healthy and tasty muffins.

Which of these healthy and tasty muffin recipes has tempted you the most? It is probably difficult for you to choose because they are all delicious! Go ahead and try all these ideas.