Lemon-Hemp Muffins
Hemp seeds, which are also often called hemp hearts, are a highly nutritious food. They’re over 30% fat and are rich in two essential fatty acids: alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6). The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is typically 2:1 or 3:1 in hemp seeds, which is considered excellent for human health. You can find hemp seeds online, at Whole Foods Market, in health foods stores, and in the health food section of better grocery stores.
Servings: 12
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour plus more for the pan
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, divided
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup fat free skyr or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Finely grated zest of 2 large lemons
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pure lemon extract, optional
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure olive oil
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. (If using a dark metal pan, preheat the oven to 325 °F.) Generously coat an 8½ by 4½ by 2½-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside.
- Combine the flours, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the yogurt, granulated sugar, eggs, lemon zest, 1/3 cup of the lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla, and oil in a large bowl until well blended. Add the flour mixture to the yogurt mixture, stirring until just combined. Transfer batter to the prepared pan.
- Bake until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
- Combine the confectioners’ sugar and remaining tablespoon of lemon juice in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg