Aside from their deep golden color, no one will guess these moist, meltingly tender muffins are made with 100% whole wheat flour. Golden Wheat Flour gives them a subtle nutty flavor while still allowing them to rise high. These Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins are packed with berries and topped with a glimmer of sparkling sugar (or cinnamon sugar, if you prefer) for a burst of extra sweetness and shine.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease the cups of a standard muffin pan (12 muffins); or line with paper baking cups and grease the cups.
Weigh your flour; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir in the blueberries last.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, vegetable oil, and buttermilk or yogurt until combined.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just to combine. (A dough whisk is a helpful tool here.)
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them full. A slightly heaped muffin scoop of batter is the right amount.
Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with coarse sparkling sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired.
Bake the muffins for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the center muffins comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven, and after 5 minutes (or when they're cool enough to handle) transfer them to a rack to cool.
Serve warm, or at room temperature. Store leftovers loosely wrapped at room temperature for several days; freeze for longer storage.
Want to make this recipe gluten-free? For great results, substitute King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour for the all-purpose flour in this recipe. Be sure to bake thoroughly; gluten-free baked goods often need a bit more time in the oven.
For muffins with deep blueberry flavor and color, substitute 1/4 cup (30g) blueberry powder for 1/4 cup (28g) of the flour.
Join King Arthur baking instructor, Amy Driscoll and her daughter as they bake 100% Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins together, start to finish. Watch Baking Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins With Kids now.
