Honey Lemon Chia Seed Muffins

Makes 12 muffins

1-3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. part-skim ricotta
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. olive oil
zest of 2 lemons
2 T. fresh lemon juice
1 egg
2 T. chia seeds
2 T. honey, melted

Preheat oven to 375. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners or spray with nonstick spray.

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In a large bowl, whisk together, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

In a medium bowl, mix together, ricotta, water, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a wooden spoon. Add chia seeds and gently fold into batter.

Divide batter evenly into muffin tins. Bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Let cool for 5 minutes then brush with melted honey. Cool completely.

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