Vanilla Chai Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Extra light and moist, these whole wheat muffins are made with fresh Meyer lemons, ricotta cheese, and hinted with warming chai spices. Lightly sweetened with a touch of honey. You'd never guess these delicious muffins are made on the healthier side.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest and 2 tablespoons juice ((about 1 lemon))
- 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat or whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamon
- 1/4 teaspoon all-spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons salted butter at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Steps
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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners.2. In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, honey, and vanilla. Add the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and juice, beat until smooth and creamy. Add the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, all-spice, and salt. Mix on low-speed until just combined, being sure the batter is completely mixed.3. Divide the batter among the prepared pan. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.4. Meanwhile, make the honey butter. In a small bowl, combine the butter, honey, poppyseeds, and lemon zest. 5. Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature, smeared with chia butter. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (22% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| extra virgin olive oil | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| honey | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| eggs | 2 | - | - |
| whole milk ricotta cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
| Meyer lemon zest and 2 tablespoons juice | 1 tablespoon | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 525 |
| white whole wheat or whole wheat pastry flour | 0.25 cups | - | - |
| baking powder | 2 teaspoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 16.000 |
| baking soda | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| cinnamon | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| ginger | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| cardamon | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| all-spice | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| salted butter at room temperature | 4 tablespoons | Rp 5.000/papan | Rp 10.000 |
| honey | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| poppyseeds | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| lemon zest | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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