Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese*
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons honey, (melted)
  • Cooking spray

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and lightly spray them with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, water, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour the wet ingredients into the middle then mix together with a wooden spoon. Add the chia seeds then gently fold into batter.
  • Evenly divide batter into prepared muffin pan using a large scoop.
  • Bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes then with a pastry brush, gently brush melted honey onto the tops of the muffins.
  • Cool completely then enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.