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These blueberry avocadomuffins are tasty, healthier, and surprisingly simple!
I posted on Instagram yesterday that the #1 questions I seem to receive as a food blogger comes up almost weekly:
“What on earth do you do with all of that food you cook?!”
I tell them the answer is simple:
Ishare.
It’s true that sharing is caring. But now that I’m a full-time food blogger usually cooking multiple recipes a day for the blog (or freelancing projects), I’ve learned that sharing is also pretty much essential. There is so much food coming out of this kitchen!!
To be sure, I always keep a portion or two of all recipes to sample and enjoy myself. But thankfully my loft building happens to be half full of hungry bachelors. (A definite score for this food blogger!) So when a new recipe is photographed and ready to go, all I have to do is send out a few texts until someone shows up at my door hungry with a little tupperware container to go. :)
It’s a total win-win!
My other willing taste-testers are the guys at the coffee shop next door. Usually that means the guys who happen to be working at the time. But when I took a plateful of these blueberry avocado muffins over for taste-testing the other day, my friend Dane happened to be hanging out there with a friend saw them first and jumped at the chance to taste-test.
I warned him that there was something a little “different” about these muffins with the mysterious green hue, but he wasn’t deterred and dove in. Turns out that he and everyone else who tried these avocado muffins — myself included — loved them!
I have to admit I was a little curious about how avocados would change a classic blueberry muffin. But after having baked with avocados before in brownies and cookies, I knew that they are a great substitute for oil and also lend hints of the creamy, delicious avocado flavor to any baked good. So I was excited to give these a try!
Sure enough, these blueberry avocado muffins turned out to be completely wonderful. They were moist, light, and literally overflowing with fresh blueberries. And while the avocado flavor was not predominant in the least, I loved the little hint that came through with each bite. I also couldn’t resist and topped these with my favorite crumble for a little extra muffin-y sweetness.
SO good. And even more good for you, with all of that avocado in place of oil. I already can’t wait to make these again!
These Blueberry Avocado Muffins are made with an extra delicious hint of “green”!
Ingredients
Scale
Muffin Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
1 ripe avocado, seeded and peeled
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 egg
1 cup Greek yogurt
Streusel Topping Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. melted butter, slightly cooled
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/4 cup raw sugar
Instructions
To Make The Muffins:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon (optional). In a separate electric mixer mixing bowl, add avocado and beat on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar, and beat until well blended. Add egg, and continue beating until completely combined. Add vanilla and yogurt, beating until just combined. Add half of the flour mixture into the batter in two separate batches, beating until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries by hand. Spoon batter (or use a cookie scoop) into prepared muffin cups, and sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing.
To Make The Streusel Topping:
Whisk together all ingredients until combined and mixture is crumbly.
These look gorgeous and sound great! My babies are eating avocados like crazy right now so I’ve always got some ripe ones on hand. I’ll have to try this!
I haven’t tried baking with avocados, but it seems like it’s the thing to do lately! Gotta give it a shot! These muffins look so gorgeous and MOIST! Holy yum.
This is the perfect example of why avocados are SO amazing! Seriously, who would ever think that you could bake with them? These muffins sound delicious :).
I wish I had a building full of people to share with! I might have to start dropping food off at the school come fall for the teachers! lol these muffins look incredible Ali!
Ali they’re gorgeous! I made avo brownies this week and have a prewritten post for avo blueberry muffins and just saw these on pinterest. I love the crumb topping you used and that you worked in some Greek yogurt! They look wonderful!
I am really excited to try these! I have never heard of using avocado in baking b4. Makes sense though! thank you for sharing.
I also wanted to ask you a photography question; what lens do you use, Ali? your pictures look fabulous. love the wide aperature ^_^
WOW! I made these this morning! The best muffin I have ever had…I will make chocolate chip for my daughter and I will try Morning glory with avacado!!!!!Thank you!
I was so excited for these until I saw the Greek yogurt in them. I can’t do dairy, any idea for a non dairy sub for the yogurt?
As is, these will be fabulous for my husband and son.
haha sharing is caring ;) I love passing out goodies that come from the kitchen! I love the idea of using avocado in these! I’d be ok with green muffins for that!
Your recipe calls for one ripe avocado. Avocados come in different sizes even within the same variety so I Am looking for a weight or measurement of amount needed.can you help?
Your recipe calls for one ripe avocado. Avocados come in different sizes even within the same variety so I Am looking for a weight or measurement of amount needed.can you help?
Ali, is there a ratio you use for replacing oil with avocado in recipes? I’m wondering how I would go about determining how much avocado to use in some of my recipes. Thanks!
Hi all,
usually cookie recipes replace half the fat with avocado and add the other fat as well. You can use 1:1 ratio for substitution.
I like this recipe bac. I don’t have to use butter or coconut oil. I replaced the yogurt and egg with 1 c. pureed tofu, and they came out fine, just not as green as in these photos. Next time , more avocados. Ciao!
Do you have a gluten free version to this, it sounds delicious. I am nursing my son and he is gluten intolerant. I am new to gluten free and am having a difficult time navigating this world. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
These muffins are wonderful, I haven’t had a muffin taste this good. The whole family has enjoyed them and they are all gone, so I guess I have to make some more. Thank you for posting it.
Gorgeous Ali!! I love avocado, blueberries and muffins!! I bet these are amazing!
Ohhhh love the subtle green tint! So cute and healthy too!
Two words absolutely gorgeous!!!
Totally pinned! These look beautiful. Can’t wait to try them!
These photos make me want to eat the screen!
These look gorgeous and sound great! My babies are eating avocados like crazy right now so I’ve always got some ripe ones on hand. I’ll have to try this!
What a great way to sneak in avocado to non-lovers. Dad-gum, you’ve done it again!
I haven’t tried baking with avocados, but it seems like it’s the thing to do lately! Gotta give it a shot! These muffins look so gorgeous and MOIST! Holy yum.
i absolutely love avocados in baked good. I bought a box of blueberries will have to try your muffins :)
That muffin at the top is calling my name!
Mmm these sound like a dream!!
These sound lovely! I really must try baking with avocado!
Oooh, these look good! Must try.
What a great swap for oil or butter – much healthier fats!
Can I adapt this using whole grains instead of all purpose flour? These look so delicious and seem very healthy. Love your creativeness!
I’ll take anything with avocados, those looks spectacular.
Oh my goodness, these look amazing, Ali! I have GOT to get on this baking with avocados thing. I’m missing out!
This is the perfect example of why avocados are SO amazing! Seriously, who would ever think that you could bake with them? These muffins sound delicious :).
I love all things avocado and all things muffin! I’m excited to mash them together in one breakfasty treat.
I wish I had a building full of people to share with! I might have to start dropping food off at the school come fall for the teachers! lol these muffins look incredible Ali!
Blueberry avocado?! Omg that sounds amazing!! I love the subtle green hint the avocado gives these muffins – they look so good!
Could ww flour replace white?
These muffins look so good, I love the streusel topping!
Ali they’re gorgeous! I made avo brownies this week and have a prewritten post for avo blueberry muffins and just saw these on pinterest. I love the crumb topping you used and that you worked in some Greek yogurt! They look wonderful!
they looks so delicious
I love the bluberry and I love muffins
Thank you for sharing
These are almost too pretty to eat! I love the avocado hidden in there!
I am really excited to try these! I have never heard of using avocado in baking b4. Makes sense though! thank you for sharing.
I also wanted to ask you a photography question; what lens do you use, Ali? your pictures look fabulous. love the wide aperature ^_^
Blueberries and avocados, great way to pair a few summer favorites that are healthy the muffins look amazing!
I like that muffin tin!
These are FABULOUS. I love avo in baked goods. And I wish I had more people to share with! I eat way too much of what I bake. :)
WOW! I made these this morning! The best muffin I have ever had…I will make chocolate chip for my daughter and I will try Morning glory with avacado!!!!!Thank you!
I was so excited for these until I saw the Greek yogurt in them. I can’t do dairy, any idea for a non dairy sub for the yogurt?
As is, these will be fabulous for my husband and son.
Yum! Love that they have avocado in them :)
Love that you baked with avocado!! Such a healthy way to bake!!
Oh my gosh!! Love this!
most people would think these are odd, but i can only imagine how creamy (and healthier) these muffins are!!! Looks phenomenal!
Wish I were there on the receiving end! These sound really good.
haha sharing is caring ;) I love passing out goodies that come from the kitchen! I love the idea of using avocado in these! I’d be ok with green muffins for that!
Gorgeous! I wish I was your recipe tester!
What a great way to use avocado!
Your recipe calls for one ripe avocado. Avocados come in different sizes even within the same variety so I Am looking for a weight or measurement of amount needed.can you help?
Your recipe calls for one ripe avocado. Avocados come in different sizes even within the same variety so I Am looking for a weight or measurement of amount needed.can you help?
Ali, is there a ratio you use for replacing oil with avocado in recipes? I’m wondering how I would go about determining how much avocado to use in some of my recipes. Thanks!
I made these mufffins today & wow they are amazing! great recipe!! :)
Hi all,
usually cookie recipes replace half the fat with avocado and add the other fat as well. You can use 1:1 ratio for substitution.
I like this recipe bac. I don’t have to use butter or coconut oil. I replaced the yogurt and egg with 1 c. pureed tofu, and they came out fine, just not as green as in these photos. Next time , more avocados. Ciao!
Roughly what’s the weight for the avocado? Or in cups maybe? I’ve got two small ones need using up.
Kudos to you for trying something new! I can’t wait to make these!
Do you have a gluten free version to this, it sounds delicious. I am nursing my son and he is gluten intolerant. I am new to gluten free and am having a difficult time navigating this world. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Sorry, I don’t have a GF substitution at this time. But stay tuned — more and more GF recipes are being added to the site each month. :)
These muffins are wonderful, I haven’t had a muffin taste this good. The whole family has enjoyed them and they are all gone, so I guess I have to make some more. Thank you for posting it.
I am going to try this recipe, it sure looks good but could you please let me know the nutrition facts?
Thank you.
Maria