Heart Healthy Lemon Ricotta Muffins

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian
Heart Healthy Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

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.

Total Time
60 minutes
Servings
12
Calories
185
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 12 servings

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Lemon Ricotta Muffins

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 muffin

185
Calories
6
g
Fat
20
mg
Cholesterol
151
mg
Sodium
28
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
1
g
Fiber
3
g
Protein
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