Growing up, I remember having those boxed Betty Crocker blueberry muffins for all sorts of occasions. Sometimes we would have them for breakfast or sometimes they would be our “bread” at dinner. Us kids loved those blueberry muffins. We even got to help make them!
Back then I had no idea what was going on in those boxed muffin mixes. I didn’t care that there were ingredients in there that I didn’t even know how to say or that the “blueberries” weren’t really blueberries. All I cared about was the fact that they tasted good!
I found myself reminiscing those beloved blueberry muffins the other day and decided to make my own healthier version of blueberry muffins that involved real ingredients. I also wanted to try out some of the coconut flour and coconut oil that Swanson Vitamins graciously sent me.
Of course these muffins don’t taste exactly the same as the good ol’ boxed Betty Crocker muffins. The subtle hint of coconut and banana that they have to them is unique but quite delicious if I do say so myself!
Coconut Banana Blueberry Muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 25-30 drops of NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia (or 1/4 cup sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees; spray a muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the first four of the above ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until well mixed.
- Add the rest of the (wet) ingredients to the mixing bowl and use a mixer to blend it together well.
- Pour batter into muffin pan and bake for about 18 minutes or until set.
- Let muffins cool and enjoy!
Disclosure: I received these products for free from Swanson Vitamins and was not compensated for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.
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Next up, let’s talk about how my third week of the June Yoga Challenge is going. I can’t believe we’re already in our third week! June is flying by!
Goal: Complete 3 yoga sessions per week
Actual:
- Day 1: Yoga Video (30 min) – Power Yoga
- Day 2: Yoga Video (20 min) – Gentle Yoga
- Day 3: Yoga Video (45 min) – Hatha Yoga Flow
All videos are from DoYogaWithMe.com, which I would recommend for those of you looking for some free yoga videos online!
Again, I found all three yoga sessions very beneficial to my mind and body. On Day 3 (yesterday) I was feeling pretty stressed about some things, so I decided to do some yoga. As I was doing the video, I could feel how tense my neck and back were. By the time I had finished the video, I felt very relaxed and stretched out. It’s incredible what yoga can do for the mind and body if you really focus on it.
I know I will never be a pro yogi, but I sure do enjoy the mental and physical benefits it brings to my body!
Questions:
- Did you eat muffins from a boxed mix growing up?
- What is your favorite kind of muffin?
- Have you ever used coconut flour and/or coconut oil?
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I actually don’t remember ever eating muffins growing up! I think I’ve probably only eaten a few in my whole life! Weird… Haha, but those look good!
you are weird! haha totally kidding!
love you!
Haha I’m glad you can see past my quirks!
Hahah yesss I used to LOVE those boxed muffins. My mom used to make them all the time! Thanks for shrin this recipe, can’t wait to give it a try!
Congrats on your yoga! I sucked it up this week, haha. I’ve got to try that site!
i think you’d really enjoy it!
My family used to love the boxed banana muffins and chocolate chip!
These muffins look great. I love the combination of bananas and blueberries, and coconut oil always adds so much flavor to everything.
We definitely had the boxed blueberry muffins quite often when I was a kid! I still enjoy blueberry muffins, but I also enjoy pumpkin, zucchini, or chocolate chip!
me too! those that you listed are probably my top favorites as well. big surprise there!
I think we did every once in awhile but my favorite were my Mom’s homemade banana muffins – still my favorite
I love coconut oil and use it lots, and bought coconut flour a couple months ago but have just started using it. I will try it with these muffins. Thanks for sharing!
I think I need yoga today, my neck is so tight and sore, I hold stress there too.
Have a great weekend!
i hope the yoga helped!
My mom always made the boxed blueberry muffins, but she would add extra blueberries to the mix. At my age, I know what a ‘real’ blueberry muffin tastes like, but I can’t help but still enjoy the boxed muffins. They remind me of my childhood!
oh i love some boxed blueberry muffins every once in a great while too!
You rocked the yoga challenge this week! Nice job lady! Your muffins look pretty awesome too – I’m a huge fan of coconut and blueberry flavors so I’ve got a feeling I would love these!
These look great ! I for sure remember eating the boxed muffins!
Glad to hear that you are benefiting from yoga girlie!
As for those muffins, well they just look and sound fantastic.
I really liked those almond poppy seed ones…I think Krusteaz? I always hated the cinnamon roll/biscuits from a pop-can. Their texture was too weird.
I have yet to get coconut flour (on my list) but avid coconut butter and oil user.
I think your recipe looks great! And now that I know that you are somewhat a yoga reluctant like me it is even more fun to read about your challenge. Doing great!
I love doing Do Yoga With Me! Best website
I considered ordering coconut oil from Swanson, but I wasn’t sure if I’d like it since I’m not the biggest fan of coconut. Is the flavor really strong?
it depends on how much you use… the coconut taste is pretty subtle in this recipe, but you can still taste it a little.
I have coconut flour sitting in my pantry and I still haven’t touched it! I need to try it out.
We were never really a muffin family when I was younger. But I do love me some blueberry muffins! The ones you made look amazing!! I’m glad to hear that yoga helped ease some of your stress yesterday. Hope you have a great Friday pretty lady <3
I LOVE those boxed muffin mixes- there is just something about them that is so good! My favorites are blueberry and poppy seed!
We always ate boxed muffins!! And always blueberry. I’m going to try these. I have been wanting some coconut flour, and now I HAVE to get some!
i think you’d love it!
We didn’t eat muffins too often, but we had the boxed cornmeal muffins (that came in the little blue and white box) and Pillsbury biscuits all the time. To this day, I’m not a big Pillsbury biscuit fan.
I love coconut oil! I have not tried coconut flour but I really want to!
I don’t remember eating a lot of muffins growing up… I was more of a cookie girl.
But I love muffins now! I’m definitely bookmarking these to make. 
Yum! These look awesome! You know I love my coconut flour
We never used boxed muffin mixes as a kid, I actually didn’t even know they had those until like 2 years ago hah. My favourites were always chocolate chip.
oh wow, too funny! also, i have to try out that coconut cookie dough that you make since i have some coconut flour on hand now!
Blueberry muffins are my favorite!! The ones we always got were low fat and came in a pouch-just add water and win!
We never really made muffins when we were younger – if we wanted muffins, we would go to Dunk’n Donuts!
dunk’n donuts is where it’s at!
it was a tradition for my mom to take us there on the first day of school and for other “special occasions”.
Oh yum yum yum!!!! These are right up my alley! Too bad I just ran out of coconut oil or I’d make them now! I just bought a HUGE container of blueberries
Hey darlin’! I get so much inspiration from your blog…you are amazing and I love you tons!!! XXXOOO
PS Keep it going sweetie!