Lemon and Poppyseed Muffins

1-1/2 C. white rice flour
1-1/2 C. finely ground almonds
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tlbs poppy seeds
zest of 1 large lemon
2 C. peeled and finely grated zucchini
3 large eggs
1/2 C. low-fat buttermilk
3/4 C. sugar
2 tsp lemon extract

Preheat oven to 350*. line a 12-muffin tray with liners. Combine the dry ingredients (flour, almonds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds) and set aside. In a small bowl combine the lemon zest and zucchini. Beat the eggs and sugar with a mixer for 3 min. until pale and creamy. Add the zucchini, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon extract and beat again. Using a spatula, beat in the dry ingredients until they are all mixed in, working quickly. Spoon even amounts of batter into each muffin liner. Bake for 30 min.

Number of Servings: 20

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 2STING0.