Sunday, August 12, 2012

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins

Decided to make these today as I have left over chia seeds that need to be eaten! Thought I'd try this recipe I found and it's definitely a winner!!!


1 cup flour
1 1/2 Tbls chia seeds
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
4 Tbs butter, softened or can use canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 lemon, zested
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (non fat)
For glaze:
3 Tbs caster sugar
1 -2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
Preheat oven to 175 C degrees.  Grease a 6 cup muffin tin.
In a small bowl combine flour, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Set aside.  Beat cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy with a whisker.  Beat in eggs, mixing well.  Mix in lemon zest and vanilla. Mix in the flour and yogurt until just combined. Fill muffin tins about 2/3 of the way full.  Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.  Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, before removing to a wire rack.
While the muffins are cooling prepare the glaze.  Whisk together the lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.  Drizzle a little over the top of each muffin.  Allow glaze to set before serving.

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