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Cherry Lemon Muffins on a cooling rack
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Cherry Lemon Muffins

Cherry Lemon Muffins brimming with fresh Summer flavors you'll love! With juicy cherries and a tangy lemon taste, they're fantastic for breakfast or on-the-go snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 149kcal

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cream of rice cereal, uncooked
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted and halved

Instructions

  • Line a 12-hole baking pan with cupcake liners. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cream of rice cereal, and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, combine milk, brown sugar, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon peel. Whisk until blended.
  • In the center of the flour mixture, form a small well. Add milk mixture and using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir just until blended. 
  • Gently stir in cherries. Allow batter to stand for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon batter to prepare muffin pan up to 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated 400F  oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and place on wire rack for 5 minutes to cool. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 214mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2.9mg