Lunch: Lemon-Poppy Flax Seed Muffins

Recipe by Emily Farris These fluffy, oversized lemon-poppy flax seed muffins get a boost of Omega 3 fatty acids thanks to an easy homemade flax seed meal.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Poppy Seeds, Lemon, Flax Seed

Health and fertility benefits of Lemon-Poppy Flax Seed Muffins

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Flaxseed can be used to combat PCOS as it helps decrease androgen levels. It contains lignans that increase the production of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) that binds testosterone in the blood, thereby preventing it from wreaking havoc in the body. Being high in fiber, flaxseed helps slow down glucose metabolism and lower cholesterol levels. The omega-3 fatty acids in this flaxseed also reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease.

Ingredients

2/3 c. white granulated sugar
1 lemon
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. flax meal (see Note)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 c. sour cream
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tbsp. poppy seeds
2 tbsp. flax seeds
1 tsp. flax seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 6-muffin tin with large paper cups, and set aside.
In a large bowl, rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your hands until the sugar and lemon juice are combined. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flax seed meal. In a separate bowl, whisk the sour cream, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and melted butter together until until all of the ingredients are blended. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir to blend. Stir in the poppy seeds and 2 tablespoons of the flax seeds.
Using a measuring cup or scoop, evenly divide the batter between the muffin cups. Sprinkle the remaining flax seeds on top of the muffins. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until the tops begin to turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Cool the pan on a rack for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Looking for more healthy recipes? Check out our collections of low-fat recipes, healthy recipes for the whole day, and vegan recipes.

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