Lemon, Blueberry and Millet Muffins

Breakfast, Leslie's Featured Recipes.
When added to baked goods, like these muffins, millet provides a crunchy texture and nutty taste.

Lemon, Blueberry and Millet Muffins

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredients
3/4 cup / 175 ml all-purpose flour
3/4 cup / 175 ml whole wheat flour
1/4 cup / 50 ml millet
1 tsp / 5 ml baking powder
1 tsp / 5 ml baking soda
1/4 tsp / 1 ml salt
1 medium egg
3/4 cup / 175 ml granulated sugar
1 cup / 250 ml plain yogurt, 1% MF or less
1/4 cup / 50 ml canola oil
1/4 cup / 50 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp / 5 ml lemon zest
3/4 cup / 175 ml fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).

In a large bowl, combine all-purpose, whole-wheat flour, millet, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, yogurt, canola oil, lemon juice and lemon zest.

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, whisk together to combine.  Gently fold in blueberries.

Pour batter into 16 non-stick or paper lined muffin cups.

Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until cooked through (when a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean).

Serves 16.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 muffin
Calories 136
Cholesterol 11
Carbohydrates 23
Fiber 1
Protein 3
Fat 4
Saturated Fat 0
Trans Fat 0
Unsaturated Fat 4
Sodium 150

Source: Leslie Beck's Healthy Kitchen