Almond Poppy Seed Ricotta Muffins with Orange Glaze

January 24, 2014

Super flavorful muffins that stay soft for several days. Ricotta is the secret ingredient.

1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temp.
1 c. sugar
1 c. ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbl. poppy seeds
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. orange extract (or orange zest)
1 Tbl. milk (or orange juice)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray with cooking spray. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the ricotta and then the egg, almond...
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Nutritions

Calories
342

Sodium
168mg
7% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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