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KALE AND LEMON MUFFINS

Kale and Lemon Muffins: A Hidden Veggie Treat You'll Love

Kale and Lemon Muffins are a nutritious twist on a classic, offering hidden veggies with delightful flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Ingredients
  • 1 cup Kale washed and chopped
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1/2 cup Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Sugar or maple syrup for natural sweetener
  • 1 1/2 cups Plain (All-Purpose) Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt optional for low sodium

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin tin

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Prep the Kale: Tear kale into bite-sized pieces, steam for 2-3 minutes, cool in ice water, and squeeze out moisture.
  2. Blend the Ingredients: Combine the kale, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Combine the Mixtures: Fold kale puree and lemon zest into the creamed butter and sugar.
  5. Add the Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the mixture and fold gently until just combined.
  6. Bake the Muffins: Preheat oven to 170°C (325°F), fill muffin cups, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Cool the Muffins: Let muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional additions include chocolate chips or dried fruits for extra flavor and appeal to kids.

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