I loved how Chia seeds were used instead of regular poppy seeds – still crunchy! In a small dish, combine the chia seeds and water and set aside. Add chia seeds and let ithem sit for a few minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. The muffins themselves have a lighter lemon flavor, but the frosting and the zest on top make them bright and tangy. Cream together coconut oil and sugar. Place in the oven for about 20-25 mins. Baked Sweet Potatoes with Black Bean Salsa [vegan] [gluten free], 75ml melted coconut oil [2.5 fl oz / US 1/3 cup], 75ml non dairy milk [2.5 fl oz / US 1/3 cup], 2 chia eggs (2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds + 6 Tbsp water). In a separate medium-sized bowl, stir together the oat flour, protein powder, apple sauce, soy yoghurt, syrup, chia seeds and desiccated coconut. 2. I do think Meyer lemons are sweeter and more fragrant than regular lemons. Amazing muffins! To me, they were sweet and lemony enough without it. Mix together icing sugar and lemon juice. Mix well until well combined. Refrigerate for at least an hour to hydrate … Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serves: 10; Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 10 minutes These were goood! These lemon muffins are made with some almond flour, which gives them a nutty texture and flavor. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pan with paper liners. Loved them and will make again! Liked this recipe? Prepare chia eggs by mixing 2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds with 6 Tbsp of water. Hi Aimee, I don’t always have good luck replacing flour with GF flour even though they’re advertised to be a 1:1 replacement – the texture can really change, depending on the recipe. Thanks. Stir in … Posted in 2 categories Sweets | Comments Hey there. (I’d buy your book but am under threat of having ALL my books donated if I bring one more cookbook into the house. Thank you so much! Bake for 16 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Thanks for all you do! Every time I make a batch they disappear in no time. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Beautiful, fluffy, zesty, seedy muffins. Whenever I substitute, I try to keep the same liquid/dry ratio. They’re sometimes hard to find but, conveniently, they’re at ALDI. I really liked the chia seeds in there! Mix all the wet ingredients until sugar is well combined. Top with the cream cheese frosting for an extra-zesty, lemony pop! But this darling little muffin wasn’t my first batch! Instructions Preheat the oven to 375F. Using a hand mixer or a food processor, mix the cream cheese, lemon juice, maple syrup, and lemon zest until smooth. Hi Michelle, I’m so glad you loved the muffins! I replaced half the olive oil with sunflower seed oil, the almond flour with regular flour, vanilla extract with vanilla beans and reduced the baking soda mix (and it still rose a bit too much; damned basic oven). In medium bowl, melted butter, vanilla, lemon juice and zest, non-dairy milk, and sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest. I’ve done that with pancakes and it became gummy like these muffins. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Well, we had a nice dinner and then slept through the new year for (I think) the second year in a row. Fill a muffin tin with liners or grease with oil. Hi Lauren, yes, I think whole wheat pastry flour would be great. I’m gonna make this again without substituting as well. I use “Cup4Cup” and usually add a teaspoon of Pamela’s gum substitute to ensure cohesion. The drizzle is optional but adds a nice touch. It wasn’t intentional – it just happened. I added blueberries and these are delicious. Do you believe they will be as moist using another type of plant based milk and an additional 1/2 cup of flour in place of the almond flour? Make the icing while the muffins are cooling down. Light and moist with some crunchy chia seeds inside. Mix wet ingredients in another bowl: chia eggs, melted coconut oil, non dairy milk and lemon juice. Let's talk about Food, Health, Ethics and the Environment. Set aside to thicken. Set aside. The thing is – I’ve become a morning person. Thank you for this delicious recipe! Hi Jennifer, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy this one. Perfect as a quick breakfast when you're on the go, or a sweet lunchtime snack. 3.4.3177 If you prefer a non-vegan option, simply mix two beaten organic eggs instead of the chia eggs with the wet ingredients. Hi Anita, the almond flour would help all of those things since almond flour and AP flour aren’t a 1:1 exchange. I used almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil in lieu of any dairy. Perhaps you have a place to simply donate? Chia seeds combined with non-dairy milk make a great egg substitute in these naturally sweetened vegan muffins—they also add a delicate crunch that’s reminiscent of poppy seeds. Us? Your email address will not be published. Thanks for the quick reply! I could not find Myer Lemons so used regular lemons & a orange for juice/zest. Low in sugar and vegan, they’re packed with zesty lemon flavor and nutritious chia seeds. Find more of our delicious muffin recipes here! I hope that helps! In medium bowl, stir together almond milk and chia seeds, then set aside for 10 minutes. Oh man! Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. from our home in Chicago, while our shiba pups eat the kale stems that fall on the kitchen floor. Can’t wait to try this recipe ♥. Using a hand mixer or a food processor, mix the cream cheese, lemon juice, maple syrup, and lemon zest until smooth. This version you see here is delicious, light and lemony with an occasional crunch from chia and a fruity pop of colour from blueberries. The muffins turned out gooey and deflated. Your recipes are just mouth watering. Any recommendations, Jeanine? In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. These beautiful Lemon, Chia, and Coconut Muffins are perfect as a morning treat or a snack when you get home! It took two batches to get these gluten free and vegan Lemon Chia Seed Muffins right! Let set for approximately 5 minutes. These delicious baked sweet potatoes with black bean salsa are... Eat less meat, be healthly & help the planet with The Flexitarian (aka The Flexible Vegetarian) Diet. Gluten Free Vegan Lemon Chia Seed Muffins. I would absolutely recommend this lemony recipe! Once the chia seed mixture has thickened, stir in the chia seeds. They just require a little bit of whisking, folding, and baking. I’m rather fussy when it comes to muffins but these are perfect. Soooooo good! May 11, 2017 - These vegan Lemon & Chia Seed Muffins are bursting with citrus flavour. On weekends and holidays, I like to get up, pour coffee, and bake something for breakfast. I really like the flavor of whole wheat pastry flour. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly oil a 12-cup non-stick muffin tin. Insert a skewer to check they are cooked. So glad you enjoyed them ! I think another plant based milk will be just fine. I used gluten free all purpose and substituted maple syrup for the sugar and used a 6 muffin pan. Instead of making lemon poppy seed muffins, I used chia seeds. Besides being detoxifying and alkalizing, they simply make any dish better, wake up the senses, and … Fold in the blueberries and 1/2 tablespoon of chia seeds. I especially love using olive oil in lemon recipes because lemon and olive oil are a great flavor pairing. No Oil Needed! I know I seriously modified the recipe but just wanted your take on where I went wrong. I used regular lemons instead of Meyers and it turned out great. Plus, chia seeds are a more common pantry staple for me; I always have them on hand. I usually do well with this 1:1 brand, but you’re right about substituting maple syrup for sugar affecting the consistency. Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the world of cooking and baking! Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. I’m thinking of trying this with a higher ratio of Almond flour with Cup 4 Cup GF flour because I want a higher protein content. I tried these with just all purpose flour. Perfect for school lunches:). Stir in the chia seeds and vanilla and mix well to combine. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. These are brilliant! I adore these muffins with added blueberries! Regardless, love your recipes and they usually turn out delicious even when I substitute. So good! In a bowl mix together spelt flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zests, salt and chia seeds. SAVE it to your collection. Place 12 large paper baking cases in a muffin tin. In pretty much everything. Feb 14, 2018 - Easy and delicious Lemon Chia Seed Muffins! I also loved that I did not have to make a “flax egg” like most vegan websites tell you to do. Drizzle icing over the muffins, followed by a sprinkle of chia seeds. These Vegan Lemon Muffins are great to bake for a weekend breakfast. I love lemons. Chia seeds are high in calcium, protein and omega-3s. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and lemon zest. I didn’t have Meyer lemons so I used the zest of one lime and one small tangerine, the juice of the lime and a couple of lemon esential oil drops. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and line a standard muffin tin with 12 paper liners, or lightly … They’re fluffy and delicious and I’m so glad I found your recipe. There’s no flavor whatsoever. I have been the “star baker” in my house ever since. I hope that helps! In a separate bowl, combine chia seeds and water. I didn’t glaze them. Add the Silk® Almond Yogurt Alternative, Silk® A lmondmilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Vegan and gluten free Lemon Chia Seed Muffins took over my morning… my whole morning. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, milk, cider vinegar and vanilla extract. You can find more sugar-free recipes like this one and more over on our Youtube at Healthy Treats. Recipe by The Flexitarian. My wife made a lemon cake or lemon loaf recipe last week and they were sooo good! And if you’re as much of a muffin fan as I am, I heartily recommend you try my Banana Muffins, Blueberry Muffins, and or Coconut Mango Muffins next. 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