Recipe: Oregon & Washington Blueberries Oatmeal Muffins

Grab A Boost of Blue! Blueberries are naturally sweet, tart, and nutritious - making them a beloved superfood. The highly versatile blueberries can be enjoyed as it is - a snack or incorporated into various recipes. Here’s my Oregon & Washington Blueberries Oatmeal Muffins Recipe inspired by Georgen.

Oregon & Washington Blueberries Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

I love blueberries, not only they are delicious on its own but also very versatile too. Don’t underestimate this Oregon & Washington Blueberries, although they are small in size but full of antioxidants, Vitamin C, fibre, and other nutrients that aid our bodies to stay healthy.

Oregon and Washington Blueberries

Do you know that Oregon and Washington are the two top blueberry producing states in the U.S.? These two states offer the best quality fruits that garnered much popularity the world over. Research findings indicate blueberries contain antioxidants, high in potassium, Vitamin C and other nutrients that aid our bodies to stay healthy and may help prevent age-related diseases.

Oregon & Washington Blueberries Oatmeal Muffins Ingredients

Oregon & Washington Blueberries Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

200g Rolled Oats

200g Oregon & Washington Blueberries

50g Honey

½ tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Baking Powder

¼ tsp Salt            

2pcs Eggs

1 Banana                                 

1 tsp Vanilla Essence

80ml Olive Oil 

Methods:

1. Place the rolled oats in a food processor and blend until they form a fine flour, stopping and stirring occasionally.

2.Add baking soda, baking powder and salt to the oat flour and then mix well.Mash the banana with a fork in a big mixing bowl.

3. Add the eggs to the mashed banana, followed by olive oil, honey and vanilla essence. Stir until all the wet ingredients are well combined.

4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredient bowl, and slowly stir until combined. Scoop the batter and distribute evenly into all the muffin liners.

5. Place a few Oregon & Washington blueberries and sprinkle some rolled oats on top to garnish. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 20 minutes.

6. Test the doneness with a toothpick, when it's fully baked, there won't be any wet batter on it. Enjoy!

Oregon & Washington Blueberries Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Nutrition Information (1 serving)

Energy (Kcal) 323

Carbohydrate (g) 35.8

Protein (g) 6.1

Fat (g) 17.2

Fibre (g) 4.3

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Oregon & Washington Blueberries Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

1. One cup (148g) of blueberries contributes 25% of your daily value of vitamin C, 14.4 milligrams of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant stabilizing free radicals, thus helping to prevent cellular damage. Vitamin C aids in collagen production; assists with iron absorption; and helps heal wounds and keep your gums healthy. Vitamin C may help support the body’s immune system.

2.One cup (148g) of blueberries contains 3.6g fibre, equivalent to 14% of your daily fibre requirement. Dietary fibre has been shown to provide numerous health benefits, including improving blood lipid levels, regulating blood glucose, and increasing satiety (makes you feel full longer), which may help with weight loss.

3. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants. Blueberries are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants protect your body from free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage your cells and contribute to aging and diseases.

4. One cup (148g) of blueberries contributes 36% of your daily value of vitamin K, 28 micromilligrams of vitamin K. Low intakes of vitamin K have been linked to a higher risk of bone fracture. However, adequate vitamin K intake improves calcium absorption and may reduce calcium loss. Blueberries are certified as a heart-healthy food by the American Heart Association and contain natural compounds that help the brain stay strong.

Oregon & Washington Blueberries

For more information about Oregon & Washington Blueberries, please visit

Website: 

https://www.oregonblueberry.com/ 

https://wablueberries.com/wa-blueberry-commission/

Instagram: @oregonblueberrygrowers @wablueberries

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