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Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Muffins

Recipe Yield & Details

Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Total Time: 33-37 minutes
Serving Size: 1 muffin

Instructions

Step 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or grease well.
Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3In a separate bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
Step 4Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix, a few lumps are perfectly fine.
Step 5Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
Step 6Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

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