Lemon & Chia Seed Muffins [vegan]

Bursting with citrus flavours, these lemon & chia seed muffins are delicious for breakfast or snack.

Bursting with citrus flavours, these lemon & chia seed muffins are delicious for breakfast or snack and an alternative to lemon poppy muffins. The drizzle is optional but adds a nice touch.

I created this recipe for my son who absolutely loves lemon cakes and desserts  (especially lemon drizzle). Every time I make a batch they disappear in no time. I even sneak one muffin in his lunchbox as a special treat.

Light and moist with some crunchy chia seeds inside, this recipe is low in fat and uses spelt flour which is a nutritious whole grain high in fiber. Chia seeds are high in calcium, protein and omega-3s.

I hope you enjoy this lemon & chia seed muffin recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Lemon & Chia Seed Muffins [vegan]

Bursting with citrus flavours, these Lemon & Chia Seed Muffins are delicious for breakfast or snack.

5 from 3 votes

DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Breakfast & Brunch, Healthy & Easy Muffin Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 12 muffins

Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

12-hole muffin tin

mixing bowl

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Ingredients

 

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• 250 g spelt flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp chia seeds
• 175 g caster sugar
• zest of 2 lemons
• 100 ml lemon juice
• 75 ml melted coconut oil
• 75 ml non dairy milk
• 2 chia eggs [2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds + 6 Tbsp water]

FOR THE ICING:

• 50 g icing sugar
• 3 tsp lemon juice
• extra chia seeds

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
• Place 12 large paper baking cases in a muffin tin.
• Prepare chia eggs by mixing 2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds with 6 Tbsp of water. Set aside for 10 mins.
• In a bowl mix together spelt flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zests, salt and chia seeds.
• Mix wet ingredients in another bowl: chia eggs, melted coconut oil, non dairy milk and lemon juice.
• Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix well until well combined.
• Carefully spoon into each muffin paper baking case in muffin tin to 3/4 height.
• Place in the oven for about 20-25 mins. Insert a skewer to check they are cooked. Skewer should come out clean.
• Make the icing while the muffins are cooling down.
• Mix together icing sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle icing over the muffins, followed by a sprinkle of chia seeds.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts

Lemon & Chia Seed Muffins [vegan]

Serving Size

 

1 muffin

Amount per Serving

Calories

240

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

9

g

14

%

Saturated Fat

 

6

g

38

%

Trans Fat

 

1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Sodium

 

267

mg

12

%

Potassium

 

40

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

37

g

12

%

Fiber

 

5

g

21

%

Sugar

 

19

g

21

%

Protein

 

4

g

8

%

Vitamin A

 

28

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

4

mg

5

%

Calcium

 

81

mg

8

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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