Fluffy healthy chia seeds and blueberry muffins. For adults AND kids.

Chia seeds are a great source of healthy omega-3 fats and fibre: boosting energy (exactly was we need here in S’pore with the heat!), stabilizing blood sugar, aiding digesting and lowering cholesterol.  
More on Chiaseeds benefitshere. (Huffington post article)

Makes 12 muffins

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sweet creamy butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 lemons, zest of, grated
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp lemon juice
some vanilla
125g blueberries

RECIPE

1. Preheat oven to 180°C
2. In bowl 1, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add the egg yolks, beat well
4. In bowl 2, stir together chia seeds, flour, salt, baking powder and lemon zest.
5. With the hand mixer on low speed, add bowl 2 to the creamed mixture in bowl 1.
6. Then add milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat just until smooth.
7. In another bowl 3, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold them into the muffin batter until blended.
8. Gently add the blueberries.
9. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, 3/4-full.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely ( if not it will stick).

Can be stored in a container for about 1 week.