Ingredient: canola oil

You cannot go wrong when you pair lemon and saskatoons. I guess, it’s kind of a spin-off of the classic lemon blueberry combo. The zucchini just adds more texture and ensures these muffins are never dry and for a little protein and Omega 3, hemp hearts make a fabulous addition to the mix.

Though often mistaken for seeds or grains, hemp hearts are actually a nut and are derived from the hemp plant once its outer hull has been removed.

Like all the ancient grains, its history goes way back. It was found in a 10,000-year-old archeological site near Japan. Its popularity quickly grew as people discovered the variety of its uses. It is a very fibrous plant and was used anciently by the Chinese to make paper, clothes, ropes, and shoes. Hemp seeds were a by-product in the hemp fiber industry and often fed to animals. It was not until recently that the high nutritional value of hemp seeds for human consumption was discovered. 

Hemp hearts provide plenty of nutritional benefits when consumed on their own, but there are plenty of other ways to enjoy them such as:

• In soup, salad, or vegetable dishes
• Sprinkled on cereal, oatmeal, or yogurt
• Added to baked goods or desserts
• Added to smoothies or protein shakes
• Spread on toast with nut butter
• Sprinkled in sandwiches or wraps

Of course, this is just one more reason to enjoy that bountiful seasonal zucchini crop!

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Lemon Saskatoon Zucchini Muffins w/ Hemp Hearts

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lemon saskatoon zucchini muffins w/ hemp hearts

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Ingredients

Muffins

• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 Tbsp hemp hearts
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 tsp pure almond extract
• 1 cup plain yogurt OR sour cream
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup zucchini, shredded & well drained
• 1 cup fresh saskatoons

Topping

• extra saskatoon berries
• 1 Tbsp blueberry or plum jelly
• 1 Tsp water
• whipped topping

Keyword lemon saskatoon zucchini muffins w/ hemp hearts Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Muffins 1 3/4 cup flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp hemp hearts 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 1 tsp pure almond extract 1 cup plain yogurt OR sour cream 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup zucchini, shredded & well drained 1 cup fresh saskatoons Topping extra saskatoon berries 1 Tbsp blueberry or plum jelly 1 Tsp water whipped topping

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Instructions

Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 12 muffin cups with papers.
2. In large bowl, mix together flours, baking powder, baking soda, hemp hearts, salt & lemon zest.
3. In separate bowl, mix egg, sugar, oil, almond extract, yogurt (sour cream) & lemon juice.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
5. Add zucchini & saskatoons until just combined. Spoon into muffin pan.
6. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until tops are firm to the touch & centers test done using a toothpick.
7. Remove from oven & cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Topping

1. In a small dish, combine jelly with water until smooth. Add saskatoon berries & mix to coat. Prepare small amount of whipped topping.
2. When muffins are completely cool, top each with a tsp of whipped topping then a Tbsp of glazed saskatoons.
3. The topping really isn't necessary but adds a nice touch making an ordinary muffin become 'special'.