Chia Seed Muffins Recipe
Delicious and healthy muffins to be enjoyed anytime of day.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Chia seeds
- 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp unbleached white flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, kosher salt, or table salt
- 1 large or extra-large egg
- 2 tbsp butter or vegan spread — melted and cooled a bit
- 2 jars 4 ounce baby food applesauce
- 2 jars 4 ounce baby food carrots or sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup agave nectar or honey
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line a muffin pan with liners and mist the liners with cooking spray. Set aside until ready to fill.
- 2.In a large bowl, whisk the egg and then add all of the other wet ingredients.
- 3.Now add the dry ingredients.
- 4.Mix well with a rubber spatula until combined completely. Make sure you get all the wet ingredients on the bottom brought up and mixed I, but do not over mix. Let the batter sit for 3-4 minutes.
- 5.Fill each cup using an ice cream scoop. You will have the perfect amount for 12 muffins.
- 6.Bake for about 20-25 minutes until lightly browned and a wooden skewer or tooth pick comes out clean. Make sure you turn the pan around after 10 minutes for even baking.
- 7.Let cool for at least 20 minutes or so. It will be easier for the paper to peel off.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 39g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 137 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 20% |
| Total Fat 3.29g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.37g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium 57mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 25.56g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 11.83g | 8% |
| Protein 2.58g | 4% |
