Triple Lemon Blueberry Muffins

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Making truly better-for-you uffins (ones that re low in sugar and fat) is often a challenge. Reducing the fat can make them dry, while reducing the sugar can alter height, browning, and texture. Bursting with the taste of fresh, lemon, plump with blueberries, and crowned with a touch of sugar, these muffins are better-for-you baking at its triple best.

Ingredients

• 1 (6 oz) container light lemon yogurt
• 1/2 c. low-fat mik
• 3 bsp margarine or butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp lemon extract
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. granulated no-calorie sweetener (or 12 packets)
• 2 tbsp and 2 tsp granulated sugar, divided
• 1 tbsp baking powde
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1 c. fresh blueberries

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper foil liners.)

In a medium bowl, whisk together the first seven ingredients (yogurt throuh lemon extract). Set aside.

In a large bowl, stir together the next five ingredients (flur through baking soda using 2 tbsp of sugar.) Add blueberries and stir lightly to coat with flour. Make a well in the center and add the yogurt mixture. Using a large spoon, stir until dry ingredients are just moistened.

Spoon the batter evenl into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full. Evenly sprinkle the 2 remaining tsp of sugar over the muffins.

Bake for 17-20 minutes or unil center springs back when ligtlytouched. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

These are at their "berry" best when made with fresh berries and eaten while . If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them. To freeze, wrap coolled mffins tightly in plastic wrap,. To serve, thaw, unwrap and microwave 30-40 seconds to warm.

Calories 130; carbs 23g (sugar 4g) total fat 3 g (sat fat 1g); protein 4g; fiber 1g; cholesterol 20 mg; sodium 150 mg; food exchange 1 1/2 starch crb choie; 1 1/2 wight watcher plus point 4