Low-Fat Lemon Yogurt Muffins

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Makes 12 servings | Serving size: 1 muffin

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup sugar
2 Tablespoons honey
2 large eggs
1½ cups nonfat plain yogurt
1 Tablespoon lemon zest, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
3. In a large bowl, combine sugar, honey, eggs, yogurt and lemon zest.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir just until combined.  Do not over mix.
5. Divide the batter between 12 greased muffin cups.
6. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden and inserted toothpick comes out clean.

*Moister than most muffins.  You may want to refrigerate them after they have cooled.

Variation

Use nonfat lemon yogurt for a stronger lemon flavor.