Make these light and fresh blueberry chia seed muffins for breakfast this weekend! The chia seeds add a fun texture and the blueberries are the perfect amount of sweetness for this breakfast treat.
Hi everyone! I’m Jenna and I blog over at A Savory Feast. I write about all things food — creative recipes, cooking techniques, foodie road trips and more. Madison is one of my blogging BFF’s, so I was thrilled when she asked me to guest post!
I know Madison has a love for breakfast foods, so today I’m sharing my recipe for Blueberry Chia Seed Muffins. It’s the perfect weekend breakfast! They are simple to make and are delicious but not overly sweet.
Blueberry muffins have been a favorite of mine ever since I was a kid. My mom used to keep boxes of the mix in the house and we would have them on a regular basis. It was probably one of the first things my brothers and I learned to make by ourselves.
There’s just something about muffins for breakfast! It’s such a satisfying dish. Lately I’ve been trying to avoid heavy breakfasts, but I couldn’t resist making these muffins one Saturday morning.
I’m kind of weird about blueberries. I don’t like them by themselves, but they are SO GOOD when they are cooked into a breakfast food. Whether it’s pancakes, french toast, muffins or waffles, I love it.
Chia seeds are a new obsession of mine. Every month I host a recipe challenge on my blog, and last month our ingredient was chia seeds. I’ve been trying to find creative new ways to use them ever since.
Turns out, chia seeds are amazing in muffins! They add a unique texture that I just couldn’t get enough of. Combined with the blueberries, these muffins are sure to be a hit.
These healthy no sugar added blueberry muffins are the perfect treat because they are sweetened naturally with dates!
One of the best things about muffins is that they are great for an on-the-go meal but feel like a special treat! You can make a batch ahead of time before an early morning road trip or even to surprise your kids before school.
A big thanks to Madison for asking me to guest post today! I’ve had a lot of fun sharing my Blueberry Chia Seed Muffins with all of you. I hope you enjoy them!
Hey! Love this recipe? Check out this recipe for no sugar added blueberry muffins!
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- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup liquid coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups fresh or frozen berries (I used fresh blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease or line a 12-count muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg and sugar until combined. Add yogurt, coconut oil, honey and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined (be sure not to overmix or you will end up with dense muffins!) The mixture will be thick, similar to cookie dough.
- Gently fold in blueberries and chia seeds.
- Divide the batter into the muffin tin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a tester inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean.
Kristin C says
These look awesome!
I have yet to use chia seeds in anything. but I really want too. I haven’t been brave enough. haha
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Thanks, girl! Chia Seeds are one of my current ingredient obsessions. I have been trying all sorts of recipes with them lately. They add an awesome texture!
KATHRINE BARRAGAN says
I can’t say enough about Chia seeds. It is a daily regimen of mine. They truly are a superfood. It has omega 3 ‘s, protein, fiber, and gives me strength to finish my tasks. Not to mention how I feel. I use coconut water 8 oz, add 1 teaspoon of Chia seeds daily. I love it..
Christine Everyday says
These sound so good! A great way to get chia seeds to kids, too!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
They were delicious! I’m sure your kids would LOVE these muffins! You could make them the night before and enjoy them for breakfast before school.
Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M says
Give me all the blueberry muffins! YUM! These look great.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Blueberry muffins are my FAVE! You will love this recipe.
Laura Jean Gilleland says
YUM! It is so fun to start Madison’s guest posts off for the month. I love the photos and these look delicious. Definitely pinning this one for later.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Thanks, Laura! I hope you enjoy these muffins.
Erica Thompson says
I am all about the Chia! Thanks for the recipe :)
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I am loving chia seeds lately, too! They are so yummy.
chelsea @ the new wifestyle says
ohhhh chia seeds in muffin! i think i shall go get the rest of the ingredients to make these!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
They add such great texture to the muffins! You will love them.
Betsy Gettis says
Yum! These look delicious! Chia seeds are so good for you…superfood!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Yes, they are! I’ve been doing a lot of experimenting with them to figure out how I can incorporate them into my food more often.
Jenna Griffin says
Oh my goodness, YUM! These look so good, Jenna!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Thanks, Jenna! I love baking on a Saturday morning, so these were a lot of fun to whip up. And they taste wonderful, too!
TW says
Just made these. I had plain yogurt so used that instead of the Greek. Followed the recipe as-is otherwise and they’re delicious. My four year old and my husband both loved them. I used frozen blueberries. Thank you for a great recipe where I could use the chia seeds I just bought!
Madison Wetherill says
That’s a great substitution! I’m glad your little one and husband enjoyed them, too. Thanks for the comment, TW!
Danica says
What oy her type of flour can i use for this recipe? My son has to stay away from regular flour and wheat flour.
Danica says
Other*
Sarah Baker says
Do you happen to know how many calories are in one blueberry Chia muffin?
Bonnie says
I have my own re up a for Blueberry Spiced Muffins. Can i simoly add 2 tabkespoons of chua seeds to this recipe.
Bonnie says
I should have edited that msg before I sent it. Sorry about all those errors, but I’m sure get the gist of it? Can I simply add chia seeds to any muffin recipe I have?
Margaret says
I tried this recipe and liked it but wanted a lower carb option so, I tried it with fine ground almond flour. I liked the taste and texture of them! I used 1 cup almond flour and 1/2 cup regular all purpose flour. Next time I make them, I will try with all almond flour.
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Roxanne says
I used silk dairy free yogurt, added lemon zest and had to use some cut up apricot because I didn’t have enough blueberries. Sooo good!
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Madison | A Joyfully Mad Kitchen says
Those sound like amazing substitutions! So glad you liked the muffins :)
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Maria says
These look amazing! What can I substitute for the coconut oil? Can I use other types of oil as coconut oil is quite expensive.
Jessica says
Yum! Super easy, made these early on a Sunday morning before everyone was awake. I used melted butter for coconut oil since I was fresh out and they turned out beautifully!!
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Madison | A Joyfully Mad Kitchen says
I’m so glad you liked them! Subbing for butter is perfect. Good idea!
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