Fresh Cherry Lemon Muffins Recipe

Name: Fresh Cherry Lemon Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats; 1 cup white sugar, divided; 6 lemons, juiced; 3/4 cup wheat germ; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 3/4 cups pitted and sliced fresh cherries; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional); 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 3 extra large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup soybean oil; 6 tablespoons butter, softened

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup white sugar, divided
6 lemons, juiced
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 3/4 cups pitted and sliced fresh cherries
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 extra large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup soybean oil
6 tablespoons butter, softened

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
2
Mix oats, 1/3 cup sugar, lemon juice, wheat germ, water, and lemon zest together in a small bowl.
3
Mix cherries with 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
4
Combine remaining 2/3 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in oat mixture. Mix in yogurt, eggs, oil, and butter until batter is thick and smooth.
5
Fold cherries into the batter. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until tops start to brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

1219

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup white sugar, divided, 6 lemons, juiced, 3/4 cup wheat germ, and more.

Yes, Fresh Cherry Lemon Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fresh Cherry Lemon Muffins

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