Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
Healthy Lemon Chia Seed Muffins with a zesty glaze are a great grab and go snack or breakfast - plus easy to meal prep!
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup white flour
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 4 tablespoons melted butter or ¼ cup
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flours, chia seeds, baking powder and salt.
- In a food processor, pulse the sugar and lemon zest until fragrant.
- Stir in the sugar and lemon zest into the dry ingredient bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, avocado oil, melted butter, lemon juice, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Careful to not overmix.
- Bake for 20-25mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- If making the icing, mix the melted butter and lemon juice into the powdered sugar and drizzle on the muffins.
Notes
- These muffins aren't overly sweet, so if you prefer your muffins on the sweet side add more sugar to the batter or definitely try the icing on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
