Enjoy a healthy twist on the classic lemon poppy seed muffins with this delicious recipe. These muffins are not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients to help start your day on the right note.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of whole-wheat flour
- ½ cup of almond flour
- 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup of Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup of honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, almond flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, applesauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before removing them. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
The following nutrition information is approximate and will vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes:
| Nutritional Element | Amount |
| Calories | 150 |
| Protein | 5g |
| Carbohydrates | 22g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Sugars | 8g |
| Total Fat | 5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g |
| Sodium | 120mg |