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Blueberry Maple Oatmeal Muffins with Pecan Streusel

[heart_this] · Aug 24, 2008 · 68 Comments

Blueberry Muffins with Pecan Streusel

I just couldn’t let blueberry season go by without making some blueberry muffins! I wanted to try a healthier muffin recipe and a quick search turned up this recipe for blueberry oatmeal muffins . I liked the sound of using the rolled oats in the muffins along with whole wheat flour and a mashed banana and some vanilla yogurt for some extra moisture and flavour. Of course I could not resist replacing some of the sugar with maple syrup. Next, I just had to work in some pecans and I though that a pecan streusel would be a good idea. I had to make one unexpected additional change to the recipe as I was out of vegetable oil and I replaced it with an equal amount of butter. The blueberry muffins turned out great! I don’t even want to say how many I ate when they were fresh out of the oven. The muffins were super moist and had a really nice light and yet substantial texture and they full of flavour! The pecan streusel topping worked out surprisingly well. It stuck to the muffins and provided additional texture and flavour to every bite of muffiny goodness. These muffins are going to disappear way too quickly.

Blueberry Muffins with Pecan Streusel

Blueberry Maple Oatmeal Muffins with Pecan Streusel

Blueberry Maple Oatmeal Muffins with Pecan Streusel

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6
ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 over ripe banana (mashed)
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • pinch cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
directions
  1. Mix the brown sugar, maple syrup, yogurt, banana, butter, egg and rolled oats in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients along with the blueberries until just mixed.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a greased muffin pan.
  5. Mix the pecans, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar and butter until they form crumbs.
  6. Spoon some of the streusel onto the muffins.
  7. Bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven for about 20 minutes.
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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    August 24, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    these looks absolutely delicious! the pecan streusel on top definitely puts this over the edge-i’m going to have to try these out soon. thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  2. Holler says

    August 24, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    I am won over by these. You got me with the yogurt and banana in them! They look great too 🙂

    Reply
  3. Cooking and the City says

    August 24, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    Oh yum Kevin, only problem is now I want one! any chance of sending one to Aus? 😉

    Reply
  4. Parker says

    August 24, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    Love the sound of these muffins. I cannot believe all the great flavors in them. Really nice looking steusel.

    Reply
  5. Yasmeen says

    August 24, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    The streusel on muffins look scrumptious.
    I have an award waiting for you at my blog.

    Reply
  6. Clumbsy Cookie says

    August 24, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    I love the look of that streusel topping! Don’t worry Kevin i would have eaten a lot of them as well! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Helene says

    August 24, 2008 at 11:25 pm

    Kevin I love blueberry muffins. I like your twist in adding the maple syrup. A real treat. I like the picture with lot’s of butter.

    Reply
  8. Holly says

    August 24, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    That’s a full breakfast right there. They look delicious!

    Reply
  9. CECIL says

    August 25, 2008 at 12:38 am

    I just picked up 4 container of blueberries and thought to check to your blog – with all that bluberries recipe you have been making 🙂 This muffin looks so good!!

    Reply
  10. Marjie says

    August 25, 2008 at 12:50 am

    Any blueberry muffins are great blueberry muffins! These look nice and moist. Another item in my list of muffins to make.

    Reply
  11. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    August 25, 2008 at 1:11 am

    These muffins look amazing! The streusel seals the deal for me! They would make a great grab & go healthy breakfast.

    Reply
  12. Esi says

    August 25, 2008 at 1:21 am

    These look great! I like the adjustments you made to make them healthier.

    Reply
  13. Alexa says

    August 25, 2008 at 1:29 am

    Your blueberry muffins look delicious. I love the topping and the maple is a nice touch.

    Reply
  14. Manggy says

    August 25, 2008 at 1:32 am

    Now here is a classic if I’ve ever seen one 🙂 The twist of banana sounds great, too!

    Reply
  15. Dragon says

    August 25, 2008 at 2:13 am

    Lovely, lovely muffins. Blueberries and maple syrup are a great combination!

    Reply
  16. Amber says

    August 25, 2008 at 2:28 am

    ooooh! Guess what, I made blueberry muffins today too. That sort of makes us blueberry buddies. I need more blueberries before I can try yours because I already ate the rest. But I love streusel, it kind of puts candy on a muffin. Good job once again.

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  17. Mochachocolata Rita says

    August 25, 2008 at 2:31 am

    those look gorgeous! 🙂

    Reply
  18. tigerfish says

    August 25, 2008 at 3:00 am

    What a big muffin top, obviously referring to these muffins of course! :p

    Reply
  19. Steph says

    August 25, 2008 at 3:15 am

    Those look so yummy! I like the chunkiness of the streusal topping and all your healthy additions, espeically the blueberries.

    Reply
  20. Katrina says

    August 25, 2008 at 3:56 am

    YUM!!!! I gotta print this one!

    Reply
  21. Cakebrain says

    August 25, 2008 at 3:58 am

    looking yummy! i love streusel!

    Reply
  22. Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:18 am

    These look seriously good. Your photos make me so hungry lol. Pecans are the best!

    Reply
  23. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:23 am

    Those muffins look magnificent! Well-risen and delicious!

    Cheers,

    Rosak

    Reply
  24. Jenny says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:41 am

    Great looking muffins Kevin! I’d love some for breakfast in the morning!

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  25. Mrs Ergül says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:45 am

    i will love to bite into one of these. they look way too good! I’m envious!

    Reply
  26. daphne says

    August 25, 2008 at 6:58 am

    yum! I want blueberries to be in season here soon! =)

    Reply
  27. Abeer Of Baking Haven says

    August 25, 2008 at 7:25 am

    My Fav Breakfast combo! Oatmeal, Maply Syrup(or honey) and Pecans! Those look soo delicious! nice job!

    Reply
  28. HoneyB says

    August 25, 2008 at 8:29 am

    I am such a muffin fanatic and these look absolutely divine!

    Reply
  29. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2008 at 11:43 am

    i love blueberries and pecans! what a great combination for a muffin! i am sad blueberry season is ending. 🙁

    Reply
  30. Dee says

    August 25, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    I like the sound of that pecan streusel 🙂

    Reply
  31. diva says

    August 25, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    wonderful looking streusel and these really look like some solid muffins!

    Reply
  32. Darius T. Williams says

    August 25, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    I’m just saying…can I get an invite one of these days?

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  33. OhioMom says

    August 25, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    I love how you incorporate the maple syrup with the blueberries and pecans. These look really yummy!

    Reply
  34. Lori Lynn says

    August 25, 2008 at 2:05 pm

    I am a fan of blueberry muffins and your recipe takes them to the next level. Just a cup of coffee and I am all set. Thanks Kevin!

    Reply
  35. Bellini Valli says

    August 25, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    These do look extra good Kevin and it’s just a bonus that they are good for you as well with the addition of the blueberry antioxidant powerhouse:D

    Reply
  36. Pam says

    August 25, 2008 at 3:46 pm

    Yum…my mouth is watering. I love the steusel topping. They look really tasty Kevin.

    Reply
  37. Ben says

    August 25, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    It was a brilliant idea! Now I want one. That’s not fair 🙁

    Reply
  38. Jan says

    August 25, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    Kevin they look amazing!

    Reply
  39. Maria says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    I wish I could have one of these muffins for breakfast. They look so much better than my cold cereal!

    Reply
  40. Bridgett says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    The pecan streusel looks delicious! A bit of streusel makes everything better.

    Reply
  41. Lori says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    These sound great! I love the use of oats, yogurt, and maple syrup! 🙂

    Reply
  42. Cheryl says

    August 25, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    This is another “gotta try” recipe, awesome!

    Reply
  43. Sylvie says

    August 25, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    If they had come fresh out of my oven they would have probably never even made it onto a plate for a photograph. Delicious.

    Reply
  44. natashall says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:36 am

    I have been looking for a new blueberry muffin recipe and this sounds perfect! Thank you for posting this.

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:21 am

    These muffins look wonderful. You have a geat blog with beautiful pictures.

    Reply
  46. Jeanine says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    Mmm…I love that you have maple syrup in so many dishes. I admit, I am Canadian, and I have never had Maple Syrup! GASP! I know, eh? LOL One day (when the price of it drops). 😉

    Reply
  47. Bobby says

    August 26, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    yum, I’m lovin these muffins!!! Great photo they look so delicious.

    Reply
  48. Deborah says

    August 26, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Those sound so good that I’m not sure they would have lasted long enough for pictures if I made them!

    Reply
  49. Sweet Bird says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    Oooh! I’m definitely going to have to try out that pecan streusel my friend. Your muffins are so much prettier than mine!

    Reply
  50. Pam says

    August 26, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    This is a great recipe! I love the ingredients!

    Reply
  51. Meeta says

    August 27, 2008 at 6:40 am

    kevin, these are too good! i love the crunchy texture and nutty flavor. these are next on my list!

    Reply
  52. Jeanne says

    August 27, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Stop! Stop! You’re killing me here. I am so long overdue to make bluberry muffins and these look astonishingly good.

    Reply
  53. eatme_delicious says

    August 28, 2008 at 5:53 am

    Ooo yes these look delicious! Especially with that pecan streusel on top.

    Reply
  54. noobcook says

    August 29, 2008 at 5:46 am

    What a unique and lovely pairing … gorgeous muffins~

    Reply
  55. hot garlic says

    August 30, 2008 at 1:36 am

    Yum! These sound amazing. Your photography is spot-on!

    Reply
  56. Anonymous says

    August 30, 2008 at 1:56 am

    These are some hearty looking muffins. They sound delicious…I love the pecan streusel topping. Yum!

    Reply
  57. Jen says

    September 2, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    Oh my these look delicious!

    Reply
  58. Maggie says

    September 7, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    This is just the recipe I’m looking for today! I love the yogurt and banana additions. I’ll be making them soon.

    Reply
  59. Justin Tilson says

    September 28, 2008 at 3:06 am

    These were the best blueberry oatmeal muffins I’ve ever had. Sharing them with friends and neighbors has created lots-o-good karma. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
  60. Paula says

    August 10, 2009 at 4:34 am

    Love your site! It is such an edible inspiration. Your styling of the food is also very appealing. Jut put a batch of banana, blueberry, raspberry, lilikoi (passionflower) walnut muffins in the oven. Cant wait to taste the results! the bananas and lilikoi were from my yard, and the berrys from the market. Love using local produce

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  61. MT says

    August 10, 2009 at 7:04 am

    i just would like to know whenever you use oats for ur muffins, are they very dense and heavy and dry?i find that it soaks up all the moisture whenever i use oat in my muffins..

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  62. Kevin says

    August 12, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    MT: These muffins came out nice and moist and light. All of the maple syrup, yogurt, banana, butter and blueberries did the trick.

    Reply
  63. takeitasred says

    February 6, 2010 at 6:58 am

    I started to make this not realizing that someone had eaten the last banana in the house, so I was forced to improvise. The significant modifications I made (or was forced to make) involved adding an extra egg, adding a bit of sour cream when I ran out of yogurt, using plain yogurt plus a dash of vanilla, substituting almonds for pecans and adding some lemon zest. I also layered the batter with individually placed (frozen) blueberries for a bit more control. The end result was delicious and the texture is basically the same as in your photo: light, fluffy and tasty with a nice sugary, nutty top. Thanks very much for the recipe!

    Reply
  64. fleece blankets says

    May 16, 2010 at 10:31 am

    WOW! The inside looks fabulous! Just go to try this.

    Reply
  65. severance pay ontariothe pecan says

    May 16, 2010 at 10:33 am

    The pecan streusel just made it look even more mouthwatering! This is L.O.V.E!

    Reply
  66. Cassangee says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:45 am

    Hey I just made these, and while they are great they came out a bit dry/dense. Any suggestions on what I could do to improve this?

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  67. Kevin says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Cassangee: These should definitely have been nice and light and moist… Did you measure the flour sifted or packed? Did you use 0% MF yogurt? One way to make them lighter and moister would be to replace the whole wheat four with all-purpose flour but that kind of defeats the purpose. You could also add an extra 1/4 cup of yogurt or 2 tablespoons of butter or an extra banana.

    Reply
  68. Rachel Page says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:46 am

    I love any sort of bread made with oatmeal and these delicious! Making these this weekend.

    Reply

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