Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

These Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins are a nourishing weekday breakfast or the perfect addition to your weekend brunch table. Bursting with antioxidant-rich blueberries, these wholesome muffins are also rich in fiber, thanks to the whole-wheat flour and rolled oats. Honey adds a touch of sweetness and keeps these muffins tender and moist; lemon juice and zest bring a bright, citrusy zing that perfectly complements the blueberries. A sprinkling of sugar adds the finishing touch, creating a light crust to top the muffins. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to ensure your muffins come out light and airy. 

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• It’s important to get the batter into the oven as soon as possible. The baking powder reacts to moisture and starts to release gas, which is what gives your muffins their rise and lift.
• If you like, add poppy seeds or make a crumble topping for extra flavor. 

Nutrition Notes

• Blueberries are loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants and offer a plethora of potential health benefits. This includes healthier skin, digestion, vision and cognitive function, as well as lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
• Oats are a versatile whole grain linked to healthier cholesterol levels, helping to reduce heart disease risk. The fiber in oats can help stabilize blood sugar, especially when combined with a protein, so consider eating these muffins with Greek yogurt or a couple of eggs on the side. 
• Whole-wheat flour is heartier than white flour, which is made from wheat kernels that have had their nutritious, fiber-filled outer layers removed. Keeping those layers on adds to the gut-friendly nature of these muffins. Still, using all whole-wheat flour can produce a very dense end product, which is why we use half white flour.
• Lemon is a vitamin C–packed citrus fruit, which means it offers support for your immune system. Like blueberries, lemons also promote healthy, glowing skin and are packed with anti-inflammatory antioxidants.