Lemon Chia Muffins

Directions

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   Special equipment: 12-cup muffin tin; Paper cupcake liners or nonstick cooking spray
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   For the muffins: In a small bowl, stir together the chia seeds with 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 1/4 cup warm water.
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   Set aside for the seeds to bloom, 15 minutes.
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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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   In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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   In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and lemon zest.
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   Whisk the sugar into the flour mixture.
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   In another medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, remaining lemon juice and vanilla extract.
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   Add the liquid ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined.
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    Then stir in the bloomed chia seeds.
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    Using an ice cream scoop, divide the batter between the muffin cups.
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    Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
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    Cool completely on a wire rack.
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    For the glaze: Stir together the confectioners' sugar, honey and lemon juice.
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    Drizzle over the cooled muffins and serve.