Deliciously fluffy muffins that are boldly flavored and lemony. These Lemon Chia Seed Muffins are topped with a tangy and sweet glaze.

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Published May 1, 2023
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Poppyseeds or Chia Seeds?

The poppy plant (Papaver smoniferum) is rich in antioxidants and have been used for centuries in healing, cooking and baking. Poppy seeds have a high amount of manganese and copper that help support iron and bone health.

The poppy plant contains morphine, codeine, thebaine, and other opium alkaloids known for their pain-relieving, calming, and sleep-inducing properties. Those alkaloids come from the milky-white liquid that is from the poppy.

Poppy seeds do not naturally contain opium; however, they can become contaminated while harvesting. To sell poppyseeds, they are washed to help reduce any contamination that may have occurred. Unwashed poppyseeds can contain higher amounts of opiates, and therefore sometimes proposed as a natural pain reliever. For more information about poppyseeds, check out the 6 Benefits of Poppy Seeds from Healthline.com.

When consumed in small amounts, like in muffins or bagels, they are considered safe. However, poppy seeds can show up on a drug test as a false positive for opiates.

Because of this risk, and the possibility of a random drug test, poppy seeds are unequivocally avoided while I bake. Tyler is a construction worker, and often subject to random drug testing. To avoid the trouble of repeat drug testing, poppy seeds were replaced with Chia Seeds.

Chia Seeds are gluten-free, organic, non-GMO, nut-free and low carb. These delicious pops of yumminess are a super food and packed with omega 3. Chia Seeds can be used in baking, oatmeal, smoothies and more, while maintaining a flavorless profile.

Cost

Making dessert for birthdays is a special way to make someone’s birthday the very best it can be. Instead of buying a dessert from the store or bakery, making it from scratch at home and learning a new recipe can help you not only save money but also gain skills.

Below is the cost breakdown for making this recipe for Lemon Chia Seed Muffins.

3 cups Flour $0.45
1 cup Sugar $0.29
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds $0.25
1 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt $1.28
8 Tbsp Butter $0.96
1 Tbsp Baking Powder $0.03
1/2 tsp Baking Soda $0.02
1/2 tsp Salt $0.01
2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice 0.06
2 Eggs $0.54
1/4 cup Sugar 0.07
1/4 cup Lemon Juice $0.12

The total cost to make these Lemon Chia Seeds is $4.08.

This recipe made 18 muffins, so each muffin cost $0.22.

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Recipe for Lemon Chia Seed Muffins

Ingredients for Lemon Chia Seed Muffins

3 cups Flour
1 cup Sugar
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
1 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Zest, optional
8 Tbsp Butter, melted, cooled
1 Tbsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Lemon Extract
2 Eggs

Glaze Ingredients

1/4 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Lemon Juice

Directions for Lemon Chia Seed Muffins

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together the 3 cups Flour, 1 Tbsp Baking Powder, 1/2 tsp Baking Soda, and 1/2 tsp Salt.

3. To the dry ingredients, measure and then add the 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds OR Poppyseeds.

4. In the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer, measure and add the 1 1/2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt, 2 Eggs and lemon zest if using.

5. Measure and then add the 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice and 1/2 tsp Lemon Extract and mix well to combine.

6. Add half of the dry ingredients to the KitchenAid mixer and mix well until just combined.

7. Add the rest of the dry ingredients to the KitchenAid mixer bowl and mix to just combined.

8. Slowly add the 8 Tbsp melted and cooled butter, making sure to not over mix.

9. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.

10. Using an ice cream scoop, measure and then add the muffin batter to the tin.

11. Place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the tin halfway through baking.

Glaze Directions

12. In a medium saucepan, measure and add the 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup Lemon Juice and whisk to combine.

13. Simmer the sugar and lemon juice for 3-5 minutes while the muffins bake.

14. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and using a basting brush, brush the tops of the Lemon Chia Seed muffins with the Glaze while still warm.

15. Cool the muffins for 5 minutes, then remove them from the muffin tin to a wire rack to cool.

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