Honey Lemon Chia Seed Muffins Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese*

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup olive oil

Zest of 2 lemons

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 egg

2 tbsp chia seeds

2 tbsp honey, melted

Cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners and lightly spray them with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, water, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour the wet ingredients into the middle then mix together with a wooden spoon. Add the chia seeds then gently fold into batter.
Evenly divide batter into prepared muffin pan using a large scoop.
Bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Let cool for 5 minutes then with a pastry brush, gently brush melted honey onto the tops of the muffins.
Cool completely then enjoy!
Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.