Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
These healthy Lemon Chia Seed Muffins have a base of almond flour, coconut sugar, and Greek yogurt. Fresh lemon juice and zest makes the muffins bright and tart. And chia seeds are a great substitute for poppyseeds while providing fiber, healthy fats, and protein.
Equipment
- Muffin tin
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup arrowroot starch
- 2½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice about 1 small lemon
- Zest from one lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
Glaze
- ⅓ cup confectioner's sugar sifted
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat to 350F. Line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, arrowroot starch, chia seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to evenly combine. Set aside.
- To a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk egg and coconut sugar until homogenous. Add yogurt, lemon juice, zest, and lemon extract, if using. Stir until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir well.
- Scoop a scant ¼ cup of the batter into each liner. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Lemon Glaze
- Whisk sifted confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, and milk together until smooth.
- Spoon glaze over the tops of the cooled muffins.
Notes
- Storing: Store muffins in a zip-top bag or airtight container. They'll last 3-4 days at room temperature or 5-6 days in the fridge. You can choose to store the muffins glazed or with the glaze in a separate container.
- Freezing: Let cool completely. Place in a freezer-safe, air tight container or zip-top bag with as much air removed as possible. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge or on the counter overnight.
- Substitutions/Variations:
- Substitute the coconut sugar with an equal amount of white cane sugar.
- Substitute arrowroot starch with an equal amount of tapioca flour.
- Add a scoop of collagen peptides for a boost of protein.
- Add ½ teaspoon almond or vanilla extract for a fun flavor combo.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg