Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins Recipe

Delightfully moist and subtly sweet, these Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins are a healthy twist on a classic! Packed with nutritious wheat germ, bursting with juicy blueberries, and boasting a delightful cornmeal texture, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a healthy snack. This recipe, adapted from the Kretschmer Wheat Germ website, is easily customizable to your dietary needs.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 176.3 kcal

Protein 9g

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Ingredients for Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins

Yellow Cornmeal
All Purpose Flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking powder
Fat Free Evaporated Milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
Nonfat Yogurt
1 large egg
Egg White
Fresh Blueberries

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How to Make Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin, or a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup wheat germ, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes), ¼ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup plain yogurt, 1 large egg.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries.
Fill prepared muffin cups ¾ full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes for regular muffins, or 25-30 minutes for jumbo muffins, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins?

Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins?

Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins has approximately 176.3 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins?

The key ingredients for Cornmeal Blueberry Wheat Germ Muffins are Yellow Cornmeal, All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Wheat Germ, Baking Powder, Fat Free Evaporated Milk. See the full list with measurements above.