Speaking of the gym and being healthy, I've run into a problem lately with my work pants. For a while I was a size A because I was slim, worked out a little, now I've become a size B and look a little more meaty, a little healthier, I prefer it this way actually. The more I worked out, the more muscle I gained, which results in more curves. The issue is size A is too tight for me and when I wear them I feel my pants are gonna burst open. Size A is probably no longer appropriate for work. On the other hand, size B is a bit loose, especially around my butt so it looks flat, and who wants a flat butt? I don't know where to find the right pants... I'm looking for a pair that stretches based on my body shape, one that has a little bit of spandex. Suggestions are welcome! Why don't they just make a size between sizes A and B will always remain a mystery to me?
MODIFICATIONS I MADE:
- I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- I used Whole Wheat Pastry Flour instead of Whole Wheat Flour.
APPROXIMATE NUTRITION PER SERVING (yields 12 muffins)
Calories: 151 cals
Fat: 3.78 g
Saturated Fat: 0.46 g
Carbs: 37 g
Protein: 3.2 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
OATMEAL BLUEBERRY APPLESAUCE MUFFINS (LOW FAT) (adapted by Joy The Baker)
~ yields 12 muffins @ 375 degrees
INGREDIENTS:
- Whole Wheat Pastry Flour - 1 ¼ cups
- Quaker Oats (Quick-1 Minute) - 1 ¼ cups
- Baking Powder - 1 tsp
- Baking Soda - ½ tsp
- Salt - ¼ tsp
- Cinnamon - ½ tsp
- Mott's Unsweetened Applesauce - 1 cup
- Buttermilk - ½ cup
- Brown Sugar - ½ cup
- Canola Oil - 2 tbsp
- Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon
- Egg - 1
- Blueberries - ¾ cup
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
3. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients... whole wheat pastry flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
4. In another bowl, combine the following ingredients... applesauce, buttermilk, canola oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg.
5. Now add the wet ingredients to the dry and fold the mixture. DO NOT OVERMIX.
6. Add the blueberries and fold.
7. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, I just use an ice cream scoop.
8. Place the muffins in the oven for 16-18 minutes. Mine took 18 minutes exactly.
9. Allow the muffins to cool... although I was unable to resist eating a perfectly warm blueberry muffin.
OVERALL RATING: 4 / 5
My only complaint is I felt these muffins could have been a tad bit sweeter. Next time I make these I will add 2 tablespoon of Agave. Considering the fat and calories, these muffins tasted amazing. I didn't feel like I was missing out whatsoever. I really enjoyed these muffins with a cup of hot tea and I think it would make a healthy and delicious breakfast. I plan on making these muffins using other fruits... I'm thinking strawberries, raspberries, and banana walnut. My parents would LOVE these because they are low calorie and low fat.
Texture: The texture was crumbly. The oats give these muffins lots of texture and they look really hearty too.
Moistness: These muffins were super moist, the applesauce and buttermilk probably contributed to this. I hate desserts that leave grease on my hands, these were not oily or fatty whatsoever.
Mo says
Happy birthday to your cousin! These look wonderful. 🙂
Autumn @Good Eats Girl says
These muffins look wonderful!!!
About the pants...I always find my favorites at Banana Republic or J.Crew....they are a little more expensive, but they fit!
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Autumn!! hmm... i'll have to consider Jcrew and Banana... I wear Express, but it is tight in all the wrong places 🙂
jhiane says
I'm not a big blueberry muffin person, but this looks scrumptious. Happy Birthday to Nandini
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Jhiane... appreciate the comment!
Shannon says
I love blueberry muffins with a hot mocha. Great recipe!
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Shannon. It would go really well with hot mocha 🙂
Andrew J Rosenthal says
They were great - healthy and perfect in the morning with a cup of coffee. I made several adjustments to the recipe: I used raisins instead of blueberries. I added chopped walnuts and nutmeg. I never use store bought apple sauce so I made my own. I made mine with 5 tiny Mccoun apples and one medium Granny Smith, two teaspoons of honey, lots of Chinese Five Spice and some red wine. The muffins were sweet enough for my taste. I will definitely make variations of the recipe in the future (I already froze the extra buttermilk).
Anonymous says
Honey, these muffins are incredible! After searching for a good low fat blueberry muffin recipe, this one definitely does the trick! It doesn't really taste like it's low fat. 🙂 And so moist! After your suggestion I used three tbsp. of honey to sweeten them up, and it worked perfectly. I also added a few more blueberries!
Thanks for this recipe!