Skinny Lemon Cupcakes with Drizzly Icing

Low-calorie vegetarian lemon and blueberry cupcakes topped with a simple zesty icing drizzle, perfect for weight-conscious snacking.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 167 kcals 2004 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.6 grams 319.2 grams
Fat 5.2 grams 62.4 grams
Protein 3.7 grams 44.4 grams
Cook Time
18 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
30
ml
Semi-Skimmed Milk
2 tablespoons
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
unwaxed, zest finely grated
20
ml
Lemon Juice
4 teaspoons fresh
OilsFats

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
  • Sift flour and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl, then stir in sugar, blueberries, and lemon zest.
  • Beat eggs until smooth, then whisk in yoghurt, milk, and oil.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture with a metal spoon until lightly mixed.
  • Divide the batter between cases and bake for 16–18 minutes until golden.
  • Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Mix icing sugar and lemon juice until smooth and runny.
  • Drizzle icing over cooled cupcakes and let set for 30 minutes before serving.