Lemon & Ginger Green Tea Muffins

Nicolette Stramara

by | Updated: December 4th, 2016

Ever wake up with a favorite song in your head? That’s how you know it’s going to be a good day. And just to make sure you don’t bust the vibe, make your first meal a muffin – or two. Infused with Vitacost Positivi-Tea Lemon Myrtle Ginger Organic Green Tea, these soft-baked treats will make sure your mood doesn’t fade out before noon. The protein and whole grains are in the mix to keep you full just as long. A happy belly and blissful thoughts are all you need to let the good times roll…

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Lemon & Ginger Green Tea Muffins

Makes 8 muffins
Macros per muffin: 170 calories | 7 g protein | 17.2 g carbs | 9.6 g fat | 1.8 g sugar | 1.5 g fiber

Ingredients

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 eggs
Juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1 lemon
2/3 cup oat flour
¼ cup Vitacost Gluten-Free Amaranth Flour
1 scoop ARO Vanilla Whey Protein ISO
1 sachet Vitacost Positivi-Tea Lemon Myrtle Ginger Organic Green Tea, tea leaves removed from sachet

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place 8 silicon muffin liners (or paper liners in muffin pan) on a sheet pan.
  2. In a large bowl, add first 5 ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
  4. Spoon muffin batter into liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake 14-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cool 30 minutes before serving.
Nicolette

Nicolette Stramara's passion for cooking and baking has blended with her desire to provide her family with wholesome meals, a happy home, and a healthy life. Her delicious recipes range from savory dinner dishes to mouthwatering desserts, kid-approved snacks, and flavorful breakfast options that accommodate those with various dietary needs. Through her meticulous research, Nicolette also writes helpful articles that include facts, tips, and information on ways to eat nutritiously and live well.