A Muffin That Targets Belly Fat? Gwyneth Paltrow's Blueberry Option Is It

By Michele Foley

Updated on 3/21/2014 at 8:02 PM

Not wanting to live without her mom's blueberry muffins, actress Gwyneth Paltrow gave the classic recipe a healthy makeover. What's left is a muffin with fewer calories, less saturated fat, and lower cholesterol. Gone are the dairy and processed sugar, leaving a satisfying breakfast treat that is literally bursting with antioxidant-rich blueberries — yes, those same blueberries that have been shown to target pesky belly fat. As if the blueberries weren't enough to appreciate, Gwyneth opts for iron-rich maple syrup as a sweetener and whole grain flour over the white stuff. A muffin that actually fights the dreaded muffin top? We'll take two.

Blythe Danner's Blueberry Muffins

Cook Time45 minutes
Yield12 muffins
Calories221

From My Father's Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family & Togetherness by Gwyneth Paltrow

INGREDIENTS

    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 1/2 cup soy milk
    • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
    • 1/4 cup light agave nectar
    • 1 cup spelt flour
    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Heat oven to 375°F.

    2. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

    3. Whisk oil, soy milk, maple syrup, and agave nectar in a bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients; fold in blueberries.

    4. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake until muffins are golden brown and a knife comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.