Lemon Chia Seed Muffins – Super moist and light lemon muffins with chia seeds. Made with Greek yogurt. Complete with a light glaze!
Today is Secret Recipe Club Reveal Day! In case you didn’t know, you can go here, to join in the fun!
I was super excited when I received my assignment this month. I have been secretly stalking Nutmeg Nanny for months. She has a great site, with all sorts of amazing recipes. The girl can mix a cocktail like no other as well. Brandy lives in New York where she really is a nanny, and she recently got engaged. If you haven’t met Brandy before, go check out her site, lots of yummy stuff!
I had a seriously hard time figuring out what to make. I actually made her Honey Spiced Glazed Chicken, and it was amazing. My pictures didn’t do much for me, so I took that opportunity to try something else! I also have this Marinade recipe, Asian Coleslaw, and Cheesecake Dip recipes printed to try soon! But in the end I chose a these lemon chia seed muffins.
I had recently purchased Chia Seeds, because I have heard such great things about them. I have been wondering what do to with them, and then I saw these muffins! The perfect thing to test them out. You can’t really even taste them.
So if you don’t have them, just leave them out. Or you could use poppy seeds instead. The glaze on top is light and has great lemon flavor to go with the muffins. You could omit the glaze if you are trying to be a little healthier, but it is just so good!
My 7 year old was a little hesitant at first because of the chia seeds all throughout, but he liked them. He isn’t big on lemon anything, so they weren’t his favorite. Which just means more for me! They are just so moist and light, it is hard to stay away from them! Lemon Chia Seed Muffins are also great with a cup of tea for an afternoon snack!
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Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
Super moist and light lemon muffins with chia seeds. Made with Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup Greek vanilla yogurt
For glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 - 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 12 cup muffin tin with non stock spray or liners.
- In a small bowl combine flour, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well each addition.
- Mix in lemon zest and vanilla. Using a spatula mix in the flour and yogurt until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins about 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, before removing to a wire rack.
- While the muffins are cooling prepare the glaze. Whisk together the lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle a little over the top of each muffin. Allow glaze to set before serving.
Notes
Adapted from Nutmeg Nanny
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1 ServingsAmount Per Serving Calories 278Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 52mgSodium 245mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 2gSugar 24gProtein 6g
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Carolyn says
Those do look wonderful and chia is a really healthy addition to any baked good. Nice pick for the SRC!
Amy @ A Little Nosh says
They look so refreshing and wonderful! If you haven’t already, I’d love if you’d check out my SRC pick this month, Dark Chocolate S’mores Pie!
Lisa~~ says
I am a chia seed lover and your muffins look wonderful. I have a couple of recipes including baked meatballs and a shrimp salad on my blog which use chia seed if you want to check them out. Great SRC pick.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my SRC entry Candied Popcorn.
Lisa~~
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Cassie says
I have been loving chia seeds, especially for baking. These look wonderful!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I’ve never tried chia seeds but these muffins look delish – can’t go wrong when there’s lemon involved! 🙂
Shawn @ I Wash...You Dry says
Wow, these look so good! I bet the flavor is just incredible!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love Chia seeds! Your muffins look just wonderful!!!
Noelle (@singerinkitchen) says
WOw, lovely pictures. I love the addition of the chia seeds!
Jaida (Sweet Beginnings) says
I love lemon anything! These look amazing, great SRC choice!
Jane Bonacci - The Heritage Cook says
Give me anything lemon and I am a happy girl. These look amazing and I would absolutely slather them with the glaze, LOL
Patty says
They look so lemony, my favorite! Everything looks so good in the links;-)
Cucina49 says
Chia seeds are everywhere these days! These muffins look so moist and delicious.
Steph@stephsbitebybite says
This is such a great change up from poppy seeds!!
Donna @ The Slow Roasted Italian says
I have never been to her site before, but I am checking it out. Thanks for the great write up! These muffins look delicious.
veronica gantley says
What a fabulous recipe. Looks delicious!
Alida says
I’ve been meaning to try chia seeds, and this looks like the perfect recipe to do so. Your muffins look amazing!
Anna @ hiddenponies says
I’ve had a recipe like this pinned for ages, I’m glad to know the combo works! I’m not a huge poppyseed fan, so chia seeds are a perfect alternative for me, and between those and the lemon my healthy hubby will loooove these!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
Those look incredible Erin! Love the chia seeds, but yes even my 5 year old is kind of resistant at first because of anything dotty in his food makes him lick, smell and than bite:)))
Ramona says
Beautiful muffin… never worked with chia seeds. 🙂 Looking forward to checking out the Nutmeg Nanny. 🙂
Alyssa says
I’ve never had chia seeds, but they look so pretty in the muffin! Those look wonderful, perfectly fluffy and I love the lemon too. Great choice of recipes to do!
sweetiepetitti says
I toss Chia in my smoothies, and thought about what to bake with them…thanks for the great idea!
Lesa @Edesia's Notebook says
What pretty little muffins! I have never cooked with Chia Seeds before. I’ll have to be on the lookout for them.
Jill | Dulce Dough says
Your muffins look wonderful Erin! I am getting ready to make orange muffins and I just may have to add chia seeds to them!
Kirstin says
YUM. I’ve started using chia seeds in my smoothies..this sounds good too
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Love this muffin SO much! Anything lemon is a winner in my book. I am in group C of SRC – it is such a fun club! Need to browse my selection for this month to find the perfect recipe. Pinning now! 🙂