Chamomile Lemon Muffins
Servings: 14 muffins
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Moist muffins with the subtle flavor of chamomile and lemons. Chamomile Lemon Muffins are not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. All the nutrition and flavor, without skipping out on the sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 tea bags of chamomile
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup oil
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Steep the chamomile tea for 5 minutes in ½ cup hot water. Remove the tea bags and let it cool.
- In the large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients – all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients – egg, milk, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and the brewed chamomile tea.
- Now add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix just until moist and combined. Do not overmix. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 180°C or 375°F.
- Grease the muffin moulds with oil. Pour in the batter 3/4 levels. Tap once to remove air bubbles. Bake at 180°C or 375°F for 20 minutes. The baking time varies based on the oven and the size of the muffin moulds.
- Check with a toothpick if the muffins are done. It should come out clean. Move to a rack to cool.
- The Chamomile Lemon Muffins are ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can use chamomile flowers or loose leaves. The brewed tea needs to be 1/2 cup.
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Preeti Chauhan
March 1, 2024 @ 8:15 pm
I am already feeling so lifted and energized just looking at these chamomile and lemon muffins, imagining the citrusy and light taste!
Madhu
March 5, 2024 @ 11:30 am
Thank you so much 😊
Janaki
March 2, 2024 @ 10:11 pm
I’m not an eggitarian, but muffins with chamomile tea bags are really innovative, aunty. Sounds yummy.
Madhu
March 5, 2024 @ 11:29 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
Felicia Nazareth
March 3, 2024 @ 9:19 pm
I love how you come up with such unique recipes. Your creativity in the kitchen never fails to impress me, and I’m constantly amazed by your ability to turn ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. Keep up the amazing work, and please, keep those delicious recipes coming!
Madhu
March 5, 2024 @ 11:29 am
Thank you so much for your kind words. Do try them out 😊
sadvik kylash
March 3, 2024 @ 9:32 pm
They look really yum. Its holiday time and kids demand such delicious treats. Much thanks for this share
Madhu
March 5, 2024 @ 11:28 am
Thank you so much 😊
Ambica Gulati
March 4, 2024 @ 12:34 pm
Your recipes are super tempting! I only wish humans had not known sugar and calorie count, I would merrily make all these bakes! Now, I have to dig a way for lesser calories, as muffins are my fave.
Madhu
March 5, 2024 @ 11:44 am
Thank you so much Beta 😊
Samata
March 4, 2024 @ 6:27 pm
Dear Mam now I am short of words to express how happy I feel when I get to read a new recipe ever time I visit your website. People like you are inspiration for us. You make us believe that age is just a number and we should keep going. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
Madhu
March 5, 2024 @ 11:37 am
Thank you so much Beta for your kind words. Do try it out 😊
Neeta Kadam
March 4, 2024 @ 7:11 pm
Muffins with chamomile is very unique mam. It looks tempting. How do you came with so innovative ideas? You are awesome cook. I wonder how it will taste? Shall I come to eat? 😀
Madhu
March 5, 2024 @ 11:36 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out. You are most welcome anytime 😊
Kaveri Chhetri
March 5, 2024 @ 2:22 pm
Wow! I love chamomile tea and I have it as a de stresser… I find it most soothing so when i read the name of your recipe Madhu Ma’am, my first thought was, ‘its going to be a soothing muffin’😊
We purchased an oven last week, this will be my first cake in it. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing it.
Madhu
March 5, 2024 @ 8:39 pm
Thank you so much Beta. Do give it a try and let me know how it turns out 😊
Zenobia Merchant
March 5, 2024 @ 5:44 pm
Wow, who would’ve thought chamomile tea would also make you these yummilicious muffins. I do not have an oven, any chance this could be made in a microwave?
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:09 am
Thank you so much. Yes you do that. Microwave it for 7 minutes on high, depending on the size of the muolds. Let it stand for a few minutes. 😊
kanchan bisht
March 6, 2024 @ 11:36 am
I have a sweet tooth and anything with lemon flavor is my favorite. thanks for sharing this recipe going to try soon
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:02 am
Thank you so much. Do try them out 😊
Swati Mathur
March 6, 2024 @ 12:15 pm
Aunty where do your get these unique ideas… I love the way you innovate new recipes, At least I have not heard or tasted chamomile and lemon muffins earlier. You are brilliant 💡
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:02 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try them out 😊
Varsh
March 6, 2024 @ 1:07 pm
Wow, this is quite a fun take on the English muffins. Chamomile tea and lemon zest will infuse such a lovely flavour in them. Definitely going to try this.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:01 am
Thank you so much. Do try them out 😊
Neha Sharma
March 6, 2024 @ 1:14 pm
Wow, chamomile muffins sound yum. Muffins and cup cakes are favorites of my son and my mother. This recipe goes in my bookmarks. Thanks for sharing!
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:00 am
Thank you so much. Do try them out 😊
Anjali Tripathi
March 6, 2024 @ 1:49 pm
The combination of chamomile and lemon must create a soothing and refreshing flavor. I can almost imagine the aroma through the kitchen while baking 😆 I can not wait to bake it. Thanks for sharing this unique recipe ma’am.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 10:59 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try them out 😊
Manali
March 6, 2024 @ 5:04 pm
I’m not a fan of tarts/citrus flavored desserts. But as always, you’ve managed to pique the interest of my taste buds. Will try this out.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 10:55 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Harjeet Kaur
March 6, 2024 @ 5:32 pm
Absolutely love the combo. Madhuji. Chamomile and lemon muffins..I can actually smell the aroma. I am going to try this recipe soon.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 10:44 am
Thank you so much Harjeet. Do try them out 😊
Sindhu
March 6, 2024 @ 11:39 pm
My mouth is watering with just the mention of the ingredients. I’m sure that my kids would love when I make this for them. Thanks aunty
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 10:56 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try them out 😊
Ishieta
March 7, 2024 @ 7:05 pm
I have never heard of these…. these must be such fragrant and yummy bites! what an interesting idea and recipe 🙂
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:16 am
Thank you so much. Do try them out 😊
Sivaranjini Anandan
March 7, 2024 @ 7:55 pm
Fantastic. Cupcakes of the English Cusine. So fluffy and looks tasty. I want to bake but not so good at it.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:27 am
Thank you so much. Do try them 🤔
Priya Singh
March 8, 2024 @ 9:24 am
So unique, never thought chamomile and lemon can go together so well.
Though I’m not someone who cooks but this makes me want to try atleast.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:15 am
Thank you so much. Do try them out 😊
Sakshi Varma
March 8, 2024 @ 10:53 pm
They look so yum! Just by looking at them I now feel like having some!
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:14 am
Thank you so much 😊
Pamela Mukherjee
March 9, 2024 @ 2:51 pm
These lemon muffins looked so yummy and delicious. How easily you touched the muffins with chemomile changed the taste . I will definitely try these muffins.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:23 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Shifali
March 10, 2024 @ 10:31 pm
I am not an eggitarian but could feel the softness of these muffins. They look so tempting and yummy. Will share the recipe with my other friends.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:21 am
Thank you so much 😊
Noor Anand Chawla
April 16, 2024 @ 10:05 pm
The muffins look soft and delicious! And the addition of chamomile is so unique!
Madhu
April 18, 2024 @ 11:28 am
Thank you so much Noor. Do try them out 😊