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Light and Lemony Muffins
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
1 1/4 (300 ml) cups milk

1/2 cup (125 ml) plain yogurt

Grated rind of 2 large lemons

2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

2 1/2 cups (625 ml) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (125 ml) whole wheat flour

2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder

1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda

1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt

Pinch ground nutmeg (approx.)

2/3 cup (150 ml) granulated sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup (50 ml) Butter, melted

1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly butter nonstick muffin pans. In bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt, lemon rind and juice; let stand for 5 min. In separate large bowl, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and a pinch of nutmeg. Whisk sugar, egg, butter and vanilla into milk mixture. Pour over dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. In bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt, lemon rind and juice; let stand for 5 min. In separate large bowl, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and a pinch of nutmeg. Whisk sugar, egg, butter and vanilla into milk mixture. Pour over dry ingredients and stir just until moisten.

Spoon into prepared muffin pan and sprinkle a little nutmeg on top of each muffin. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan for 10 min. Transfer to rack to cool completely.

Nutrional information per serving
Nutrient
% DV*
Energy
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Fibre
Sodium
204 Calories
5 g
36 g
4 g
1.5 g
171 mg
Calcium
Phosporus
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Zinc
Magnesium
9 % / 97 mg
14 %
12 %
7 %
7 %
7 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
100% Canadian Milk