Ricotta-Lemon Muffins Recipe

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Ricotta-Lemon Muffins
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Lightly oil or spray 12 2-inch muffin cups.
  3. In a medium size bowl, combine ricotta, egg, milk, butter, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
  4. Beat until well blended.
  5. In a second medium size bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Make a well in the center and pour in the wet mixture.
  7. Mix from the bottom of the bowl with just a few strokes until thoroughly combined (don't overmix).
  8. Use a 1/3c measure with a handle or 2 soup spoons to scoop batter from the bowl to the muffin cups.
  9. Fill 3/4 full.
  10. Bake in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes, or untilo a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Remove from oven and cool in pan 10 minutes.
  12. Eat hot or warm or at room temperature.
  13. Note:To make these even higher in protein, you may substitute a good protein powder for 1/2c of the flour.
  14. If you cannot find the whole wheat pastry flour, you may use all unbleached flour.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 230.04 Kcal (963 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.45g 16%
Cholesterol 51.71mg 17%
Sodium 260.57mg 11%
Potassium 214.41mg 5%
Total Carbs 26.24g 9%
Sugars 6.89g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 6%
Protein 7.09g 14%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 146.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.82 Kcal (828 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.99g 16%
Cholesterol 44.47mg 17%
Sodium 224.07mg 11%
Potassium 184.38mg 5%
Total Carbs 22.57g 9%
Sugars 5.92g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 6%
Protein 6.1g 14%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 7%
Calcium 126.3mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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