Heart Healthy Lemon Ricotta Muffins Recipe

               
Our fragrant lemon-ricotta muffins are made with fiber-rich whole wheat flour and olive oil for rich, tender texture. Perfect for breakfast or a bite on-the-go, these moist, citrusy muffins come in at less than 200 calories per serving.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar plus 1 Tbsp 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
2 Tbsp grated lemon zest
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners and lightly coat liners with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flours, 3/4 cup of the sugar, baking powder and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, combine ricotta, water, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and egg. Add ricotta mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined.

Step 4

Divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over batter. Bake for 22 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in pan on a wire rack.

Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 185
Make this for: Healthy Kids
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 muffin
Per serving:
calories:185
total fat:6g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:20mg
sodium:151mg
total carb:28g
fibers:1g
proteins:3g

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Heart Healthy Lemon Ricotta Muffins Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar plus 1 Tbsp 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
2 Tbsp grated lemon zest
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners and lightly coat liners with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flours, 3/4 cup of the sugar, baking powder and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, combine ricotta, water, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and egg. Add ricotta mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined.

Step 4

Divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over batter. Bake for 22 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in pan on a wire rack.

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