Spelt Blueberry Muffins with Streusel
These spelt blueberry muffins with streusel are light, soft, and oh-so-delicious! The moist crumb and buttery streusel make this the best spelt blueberry muffin recipe you will ever try!
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What is fresh milled spelt flour?
Spelt is an ancient grain that has not been cross-bred like modern wheat. Fresh milled spelt flour is nutrient dense and a great way to increase the nutritional value of your muffins!
Spelt flour is fluffy and soft, perfect for cookies, muffins, and pancakes. It also has a gluten content and makes soft, fluffy bread that other whole grains can’t produce. Spelt, however, does not absorb as much liquid as other grains, therefore you must use 1/4 cup more spelt flour for every cup of regular flour. (The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book)
A good measurement to use is 160 g of spelt per every one cup of regular flour that a recipes calls for if you are converting a non-spelt recipe.
Learn more: All About Spelt and Why You Should Use It
Benefits of Spelt Flour
Spelt flour is easier to digest compared to other types of wheat because it’s gluten structure is more water soluble. Many find that eating spelt baked goods is gentler on the stomach than other types of flour.
Spelt is also rich in fiber. It promotes healthy digestion, elimination of waste, and feeds the healthy bacteria in the gut to promote better gut health. The fiber content also helps to manage cholesterol levels.
Another health benefit of spelt flour is that it is a low glycemic food, producing energy slowly and keeping blood sugar levels controlled. Unlike other recipes made with all purpose flour, spelt flour does not cause a spike and crash in blood sugar levels due to the higher fiber content.
Spelt is packed full of micronutrients such as iron, zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins. These nutrients support the immune system, healthy bones, and muscles.
Where to Buy Spelt Flour
While spelt flour can be found at whole food grocery stores, I prefer to buy spelt grain berries from Azure Standard in 25 lb. bags. Azure Standard is a family owned and operated food distribution service that offers clean, whole foods in bulk at an affordable price. They offer a variety of grain berries, and I love to buy the spelt berries in bulk for all of my favorite spelt recipes!
Learn more: Azure Standard for Beginners: What You Need to Know
Spelt Blueberry Muffins with Streusel
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minutesThese spelt blueberry muffins with streusel are light, soft, and oh-so-delicious! The moist crumb and buttery streusel make this the best spelt blueberry muffin recipe you will ever try!
Benefits of Spelt
– High in fiber
– Easier to digest
– Balance blood sugar
– Feeds gut microbiome
Easy Fermentation
– To ferment the batter, replace the milk with real buttermilk. Allow the batter to sit in the fridge or counter overnight before baking.
Other Spelt Recipes
– Sourdough Spelt Cinnamon Rolls
– Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies
– Banana Chocolate Chip Spelt Muffins
Ingredients
320 g spelt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick melted butter
1/2 cup sourcream
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 egg
1 cup blueberries
- Streusel
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
4 tbsp melted butter
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F and grease your muffin tin with butter or oil.
- Weigh the wheat berries and mill the flour.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix together.
- Add melted butter, sour cream, milk, and pure maple syrup. Mix until the batter is combined.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tins.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and flour.
- Pour 4 tbsp of melted butter into the streusel mixture and mix with a fork until it is clumpy.
- Sprinkle the streusel on top of each muffin before baking.
- Bake the blueberry streusel muffins at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until they pass the toothpick test.
- Other Fresh Milled Recipes
Notes
- Replace the spelt with 2 cups of all purpose flour or 260 g of soft white wheat.
Ingredients for Blueberry Muffins
- Spelt
- Butter
- Sour Cream
- Milk
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Blueberries
- Brown Sugar
Equipment for Blueberry Muffins
How to Make Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Preheat your oven to 350 F and grease your muffin tin with butter or oil.
Weigh the wheat berries and mill the flour.
In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix together.
Add melted butter, sour cream, milk, and pure maple syrup. Mix until the batter is combined.
Gently fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
Scoop the batter into the muffin tins.
In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and flour.
Pour 4 tbsp of melted butter into the streusel mixture and mix with a fork until it is clumpy.
Sprinkle the streusel on top of each muffin before baking.
Bake the blueberry streusel muffins at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until they pass the toothpick test.
How to Store Spelt Blueberry Muffins
For the Week: Once the muffins have completely cooled, store the muffins in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag at room temperature for up to a week.
How to Freeze: Once the muffins have cooled, store them in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag and place them in the freezer. To thaw, put the container of muffins on the counter at room temperature for about 2 hours (or less) while they thaw out.
FAQ
What kind of blueberries should I use? Fresh or frozen? You can use either, but I get the best results with frozen blueberries.
Can I use fresh milled flour for the streusel? While you could mill extra spelt flour for the streusel, I find that the fresh milled flour is too gritty for the streusel. I prefer to stick with organic, unbleached, all purpose flour for streusel toppings.
What are some ingredient substitutes? You could substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream or honey for the maple syrup.
These spelt blueberry muffins with streusel make a yummy snack or breakfast on the run. The soft, buttery muffins will have your family (and you!) coming back for more!
