Description
Delight in the zesty freshness of these Lemon Muffins. Bursting with tangy lemon flavor, these moist and tender muffins are a perfect treat for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- â…” cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- Coarse sugar or lemon glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, oil, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool before serving.
Notes
- Drizzle with lemon glaze for extra sweetness.
- Freeze leftover muffins for a convenient breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
