Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These vegan lemon poppy seed muffins taste like little pieces of sunshine. Made with both poppy seeds and chia seeds, these plant-based muffins have an unexpected punch of protein as well. Poppy seeds are also a good source of magnesium and calcium.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, organic and unbleached
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour, organic
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 6 tablespoons flax meal , + 12 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest, loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tins.
- In a small bowl, combine 6 tablespoons flaxseed meal and 12 tablespoons water, then let sit.
- In a medium bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.
- In a large bowl, combine all wet ingredients together, adding flaxseed meal mixture last.
- Slowly mix in dry ingredients to large bowl.
- Thoroughly combine all ingredients using a mixer or spoon.
- Scoop into muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes.
- Enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or for a snack!
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 1887kcal, Carbohydrates: 404g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 1393mg, Potassium: 1399mg, Fiber: 26g, Sugar: 172g, Vitamin A: 21IU, Vitamin C: 38mg, Calcium: 585mg, Iron: 15mg