Chia seeds are one of those special ingredients that pack a punch—they have a ton of health benefits. The nice thing about chia seeds, is they don’t change the flavor of a recipe! Chia seeds can be added to just about anything for extra protein and nutrients.
Vanilla Chia Seed Muffins
Author: Ashley
Recipe type: Bread
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), softened
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3⁄4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1⁄4 cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- 1⁄2 tsp. salt
- 1⁄4 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray, Baker’s Joy or line with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla Greek yogurt and vanilla & blend until incorporated.
- In a separate large bowl sift together flours, salt and baking powder; whisk in chia seeds.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined (do not over-
- mix and work quickly before the chia seeds absorb all the moisture).
- Fill muffin cups ⅔ of the way full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Serve & enjoy.
- Allow any remainder to cool completely before storing in Ziploc bags or an airtight container. Yields 12 muffins.
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Ashley is a happily married stay at home mom to a beautiful little girl and a little boy. Ashley and her husband come from a small town and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like GREAT FOOD. They love to try out new recipes and experiment in the kitchen together, but also enjoy reading, painting and photography.
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