Weight Watchers Lemon Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar or a sugar substitute (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt or low-fat yogurt
• 1/4 cup skim milk or a milk substitute (such as almond milk)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cooking spray or muffin liners

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by either lining it with muffin liners or lightly coating it with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar (or sugar substitute), baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, applesauce, Greek yogurt, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
7. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.