Lemon Kale Muffins
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4.8
72 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American, International
Lemon Kale Muffins
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These lemon and kale muffins are zingy and delicious. The flavour of the kale fades away beneath the lemon, but leaves behind it’s green goodness. A lovely way to eat your greens as a breakfast, snack or dessert.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (100g) kale discard any woody stalks
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- ½ cup (150g) butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 ½ cups (200g) plain (all purpose) flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170C/325F. Line or grease a muffin tray.
- Tear the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces and boil or steam for a few minutes until tender. Refresh in cold water and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Add the kale, eggs, vanilla and lemon juice to a blender and whiz until smooth (or puree with an emmersion blender).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the kale puree and lemon zest and mix well. The mixture may split slightly, but don't worry.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt and stir to gently combine.
- Fill the muffin cups ¾ full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tins for 10 minutes then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
200mg
(8%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1185IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
14.8mg
(16%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
72 reviews
Excellent
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