Blueberry Gems

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Blueberry Gems
33 min.
36
39kcal

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Looking for a delightful and dairy-free appetizer that's both vegetarian and easy to whip up? Look no further than these delectable Blueberry Gems! Perfect for any occasion, these gems are a versatile addition to your antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer spread. With a prep time of just 33 minutes and serving 36 persons, these blueberry-packed muffins are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Each gem boasts a mere 39 calories, making them an excellent choice for those watching their waistline. The recipe calls for a simple yet flavorful blend of ingredients, including fresh or frozen blueberries, egg whites, all-purpose flour, orange juice, salt, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and white sugar.

To create these delightful treats, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment: a bowl, an oven, a mixing bowl, toothpicks, and muffin liners. With these tools and our straightforward instructions, you'll have a batch of Blueberry Gems ready to serve in no time.

Savor the warm, buttery goodness of these gems as they bring your gathering to life. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a more upscale event, these blueberry-infused muffins are sure to impress your guests and satisfy their cravings. So go ahead and give these Blueberry Gems a try – your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 cups blueberries fresh
  •  egg whites 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.7 cup orange juice 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 tablespoons vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of flour mixture, set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together egg whites, orange juice, oil and vanilla.
  4. Add egg white mixture all at once to the flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden and toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool slightly before removing from pans.
  6. Serve warm with butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories39kcal
Protein8.35%
Fat19.87%
Carbs71.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.14
Glycemic Load
4.43
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3500000056203%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.52mg
Petunidin
1.94mg
Delphinidin
2.18mg
Malvidin
4.17mg
Peonidin
1.25mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.55mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.48mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:39.08kcal
1.95%
Fat:0.84g
1.3%
Saturated Fat:0.13g
0.79%
Carbohydrates:6.86g
2.29%
Net Carbohydrates:6.56g
2.38%
Sugar:2.48g
2.76%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:28.78mg
1.25%
Alcohol:0.19g
100%
Alcohol %:1.15%
100%
Protein:0.8g
1.6%
Vitamin C:2.89mg
3.51%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.16%
Selenium:2.12µg
3.03%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.92%
Folate:11.35µg
2.84%
Vitamin K:2.6µg
2.48%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.22%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.78%
Iron:0.29mg
1.61%
Fiber:0.3g
1.19%
Calcium:11.64mg
1.16%
Phosphorus:11.08mg
1.11%
Source:Allrecipes