Brunch

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins is for Breakfast, Snack.

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins takes 15 minutes to cook.

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Lemon Chia Seed Muffins are:

2 T. flaxseed meal mixed with 2 T. water
3/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
2 T. oil
1 whole egg
2 T. honey
juice and zest of 2 small lemons
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. non-aluminum baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 T. chia seeds
1 T. sugar for topping, optional (not included in nutritional info)

Here is how you make Lemon Chia Seed Muffins:

Preheat oven to 375. Spray muffin pan with non-stick spray, or line with paper liners.In a tea cup or other small vessel, stir together flaxseed meal and water; allow to sit for a few minutes to soften. Meanwhile, blend together buttermilk, oil, egg, honey, lemon zest and juice; add flaxseed and blend. In another bowl use a whisk to blend flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chia seeds.Gently blend wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fill 12 muffins cups that have been sprayed or lined. Sprinkle with a little sugar if you wish. Bake at 375 for 15 to 17 minutes, or until they test done with a toothpick. Allow to rest five minutes before removing from pan. Enjoy!Serving Size: Makes 12 muffinsNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELVISINTHEHOUSE.

The nutritional information for Lemon Chia Seed Muffins is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 167.8

• Total Fat: 6.2 g
• Cholesterol: 16.1 mg
• Sodium: 172.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 4.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Lemon Chia Seed Muffins is Low Fat