TUSCAN LEMON MUFFINS

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From Cooking Light. These are moist, lemony and delicious! Note: you can use Greek yogurt in place of ricotta cheese.

Provided by Eyemadreamer

Categories     Sweet

Time 29m

Yield 1 muffin, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Oven needs to be preheated to 375 degrees.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt into a bowl and make a well in the center. In another bowl combine ricotta, water, olive oil, lemon juice & rind and the egg. Pour this mixture into the well. Stir until blended.
  • In a muffin pan sheet, place liners in each slot and lightly spray with cooking oil. Divide batter into each slot equally.
  • Bake for about 16 minutes. Test with a wooden tooth pick in the center, if it comes out clean, it is done cooking.
  • Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 150.1, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 12.7, Protein 4.2

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