Complete Wheat Lemon Raspberry Muffins ⋆ 100 Days of Actual Meals

I’m in love with this new recipe for entire wheat lemon raspberry muffins! It’s soooo good I feel I need one with frosting on high for my birthday (which isn’t till Could, however a woman can plan forward)! The raspberries and lemon praise one another so effectively, and it’s such a pleasant diversion from the same old muffin flavors.

Lemon raspberry muffins with entire wheat flour and actual meals elements

These flavor-packed lemon raspberry muffins are made with entire wheat flour and don’t have any refined sugar. I at all times advocate consuming actual meals, and leaving out the processed elements actually brings out the pure flavors of the contemporary lemon zest and raspberries on this muffin recipe.

As an alternative of sugar, I used ½ cup of pure maple syrup to stability out the tartness of the raspberry and lemon. You may simply substitute the sugar with different pure sweeteners corresponding to honey or applesauce, however I discover the maple taste compliments the fruit flavors completely.

Tips on how to use contemporary or frozen raspberries in these lemon raspberry muffins

I like baking with frozen raspberries! Since they’re preserved instantly after choosing, frozen raspberries can really be extra flavorful than the contemporary ones you purchase on the retailer. Frozen berries are additionally a good way to eat actual meals on a price range.

The draw back to frozen raspberries is that they will turn out to be mushy very shortly, which suggests as a substitute of scrumptious chunks of raspberry in your muffins you wind up with lemon and raspberry flavored muffins (and dyed batter). To keep away from this, go away your raspberries within the freezer till you’re prepared to make use of them. When you add the berries, don’t allow them to heat up whilst you fold them into the batter or fill your muffin pan.

For those who choose utilizing contemporary raspberries you don’t want to fret about thawing, however you need to nonetheless make certain to fold gently since raspberries, particularly ripe ones, mash simply.

Tips on how to zest a lemon

The contemporary lemon zest is what provides the lemon taste in these lemon raspberry muffins! For those who’ve by no means zested a lemon earlier than, you’re primarily simply grating the peel with a advantageous grater. I like to recommend utilizing a microplane (over a zester) for one of the best texture.

To zest, first clear and dry your lemon. Then place the top of your micropllane on the slicing board, holding it with one hand on an angle. With the opposite hand, run the lemon forwards and backwards on the microplane; the grated lemon will fall on the slicing board beneath.

• Don’t grate the white a part of the lemon peel. This half is bitter on all citrus fruit.
• You solely want a small quantity of lemon zest; including an excessive amount of can overpower the raspberry taste in these muffins.
• Be mild as you zest and don’t press down too firmly.
• The microplane is VERY sharp so watch out to not slip and lower your hand or fingers!

For those who don’t have a lemon zester or microplane you can too use a field grater or cheese grater. Select the smallest measurement choice after which run the lemon forwards and backwards till you’ve 1 teaspoon of zest.

Can I exploit lemon juice as a substitute of lemon zest?

Lemon zest and lemon juice have barely completely different flavors and ranges of acidity, but when lemon zest isn’t an choice, 100% freshly squeezed lemon juice will work in a pinch.

To substitute the lemon zest with lemon juice in these lemon raspberry muffins, first skip the step the place you add zest. Then add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice with the opposite moist elements.

Lemon juice can generally style extra tart than zest, however you most likely gained’t discover an enormous distinction on this muffin recipe as a result of there are such a lot of different flavors to stability it out.

Tips on how to retailer entire wheat lemon raspberry muffins

Cooled leftover muffins (when you even have any leftovers!) will be saved in an hermetic container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or within the fridge for as much as 1 week.

Muffins can be frozen for as much as 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, within the fridge, or within the microwave for a fast, wholesome snack or seize and go breakfast.

I hope your youngsters gobble up these lemon raspberry muffins like mine did. I’d love to listen to what they assume within the feedback beneath. 🙂

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