Lemon Muffins
- 12 Servings
- 160 Calories per Serving
Need a little morning sunshine? The warm lemony aroma of these golden muffins will awaken your senses as well as your appetite.
Ingredient List
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Dash of salt
- Dash of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired
- 1 cup Mountain High® original or lowfat plain yoghurt
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Preparation
- In 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stir honey and butter together until butter is melted. Remove from heat; let cool.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and nuts. Set aside Whisk yoghurt, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest into honey mixture. Stir lemon mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Divide batter evenly among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden or a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; carefully remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm if desired.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 12
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 160
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4&½g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 14% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 7g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 3g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 4% |
| Iron | Value not available | 6% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 10% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 8% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 2% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 10% |
| Copper | Value not available | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 1oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving2
