Heart Healthy Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Name: Heart Healthy Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 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

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian

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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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.

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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