Lemon, Blueberry & Chia Muffins

Makes 9 | Under 35 minutes | Nut Free | Gluten Free Option

Ingredients

• 300g wholemeal or spelt flour (gluten free, if required)

• 110g sugar

• 3 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt 

• 310ml buttermilk

• 80ml olive oil

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice 

• Zest of 1 lemon 

• 2 teaspoons chia seeds 

• 120g frozen blueberries

Method

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180° and line a muffin tray with 9 cases. Place flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl and mix to combine. 

Step 2: n a separate bowl, add buttermilk, olive oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and chia seeds. Whisk thoroughly to combine. Pour wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined, then add blueberries and mix again. 

Step 3: Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Note: feel free to make your own buttermilk by mixing 2 teaspoons of white vinegar with 300ml of milk.