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The muffins are the ultimate springtime treat. They’re so full of lemon flavor that it seems like you’re smelling a lemon.
Lots of lemon juice and lemon zest is used in this recipe to give it the ultimate lemon bomb.
The muffin is so wonderfully scented when you take a bite. It’s also the lightest and fluffiest muffin I’ve ever made.
The secret ingredient to make it so light and fluffy? Ricotta cheese! Yes! I couldn’t believe it.
I’ve also recently become obsessed with chia seeds (pretty much like every other blogger) so I’ve been trying to incorporate them in my daily breakfast and some baked goods.
Instead of poppy seeds, substitute them for chia seeds!
Sure, you could make these into lemon poppy seed muffins but why not give into the latest superfood trend and give chia seeds a try? They’ve got a ton of health benefits!
Honey Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (219 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (185 g) part-skim ricotta cheese*
- ½ cup (118 ml) water
- ¼ cup (59 ml) olive oil
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey,, melted
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (191 °C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and lightly spray them with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, water, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour the wet ingredients into the middle then mix together with a wooden spoon. Add the chia seeds then gently fold into batter.
- Evenly divide batter into prepared muffin pan using a large scoop.
- Bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes then with a pastry brush, gently brush melted honey onto the tops of the muffins.
- Cool completely then enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
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Mmmm these sound wonderful! When my mum comes to visit me from England this year, I am going to HAVE to make her these, they would be perfect for her! Thank you :)
LOVE that interior shot! So light and fluffy!!!
Love the chia seeds! These look like the perfect spring muffin. I love the honey + lemon combo!
I have to see Divergent after reading this!
I fell in heart with Theo James the moment he died in the bed of Lady Mary in Downton Abbey in the first season!! He was Mr. Pamook!! HAWTTTTT!! And yeah- I will totally go see Divergent just for that hot man. No shame.
Someone has taken the place of Tim Riggins?? Say it ain’t so. I might have to go see this movie just for that. ;)
These muffins look delish! Love the combo of honey and lemon (and chia seeds, for the health).
I’m still not over how beautiful your new site design is! Wow! Plus lemon is my favorite. YOU are my favorite today :)
Oooo, loving these Julie! Perfect for Spring!
Sad, but true….I have no idea what Divergent is even about. Must change this immediately. On a brighter note, these muffins = amazing!!
Omg, Kelli – you MUST change it immediately! Dare I say I think it’s better than Hunger Games?? At least to me, personally, I think it is!
And with that, I’m SOLD :)
I have never actually baked with chia seeds before, just used in yogurt and coconut milk. They look just like poppy seeds in the muffins, looks delicious!
I totally agree with the yogurt in baked goods, it has too much protein for baked goods most of the time. Lemon is my favorite muffin of all time!