Whole-Grain Blueberry Muffins

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 1/4cups whole-wheat flour, spooned and leveled*
2. 1cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3. 1/4cup flaxseed meal (available at natural-food stores)
4. 1/4cup pecans
5. 1teaspoon baking powder
6. 1teaspoon baking soda
7. 1/2teaspoon kosher salt
8. 1cup plain low-fat yogurt
9. 1/2cup packed light brown sugar
10. 3tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
11. 1tablespoon grated orange zest, plus 1/4 cup orange juice
12. 1large egg
13. 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14. 2cups fresh blueberries or one 8-ounce bag frozen blueberries

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 375° F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a food processor, process the flour, oats, flaxseed meal, pecans, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until finely ground.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, butter, orange zest and juice, egg, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix just until incorporated (do not overmix). Fold in the blueberries.
3. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes.
   
   *Measure the flour by spooning it into a dry measuring cup, then sweep off the excess with a knife.
4. Source: realsimple.com