Lemon Chia Muffins Recipe

Name: Lemon Chia Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup coconut oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice

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Special equipment: 12-cup muffin tin; Paper cupcake liners or nonstick cooking spray
2
For the muffins: In a small bowl, stir together the chia seeds with 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 1/4 cup warm water.
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Set aside for the seeds to bloom, 15 minutes.
4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and lemon zest.
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Whisk the sugar into the flour mixture.
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In another medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, remaining lemon juice and vanilla extract.
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Add the liquid ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined.
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Then stir in the bloomed chia seeds.
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Using an ice cream scoop, divide the batter between the muffin cups.
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Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
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Cool completely on a wire rack.
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For the glaze: Stir together the confectioners' sugar, honey and lemon juice.
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Drizzle over the cooled muffins and serve.

946

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chia 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.

Lemon Chia Muffins

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