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Lemon Kale Muffins

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. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American , International

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 170C/325F. Line or grease a muffin tray.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the kale, eggs, vanilla and lemon juice to a blender and whiz until smooth (or puree with an emmersion blender).
  4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the kale puree and lemon zest and mix well. The mixture may split slightly, but don't worry.
  6. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt and stir to gently combine.
  7. 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

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

% 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.