Lemon Pine Nut Muffins Recipe

Name: Lemon Pine Nut Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice (Use A Meyer Lemon If Possible); 1/2 cups Unsweetened Applesause; 1/2 cups Honey (or Substitute Agave); 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 4 Tablespoons Earth Balance Butter Substitute, Melted; 1/2 cups Pine Nuts, Divided; 1-1/2 cup Unbleached White Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt

Servings: persons

1
Preheat your oven to 375u00b0.
2
Zest the lemon.
3
Juice the lemon.
4
Mix the lemon juice, zest, applesauce, honey, vanilla and melted Earth Balance in a bowl.
5
In a food processor, process 1/4 cup of the pine nuts with 1/4 cup of the flour.
6
In a large bowl, mix together the pine nut flour mixture with the remaining flour, about 1/8 cup of the remaining pine nuts, the baking powder, soda and salt.
7
Pour the liquid mixture into the dry and stir until everything is well blended.
8
Line a muffin tin with 8 papers.
9
Scoop the batter into the papers-an ice cream scoop is helpful here.
10
Sprinkle the tops with the remaining pine nuts.
11
Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.

512

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice (Use A Meyer Lemon If Possible), 1/2 cups Unsweetened Applesause, 1/2 cups Honey (or Substitute Agave), 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract, and more.

Yes, Lemon Pine Nut 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Pine Nut Muffins

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Variations & substitutions

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