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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe


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4.9 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. They are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, and the simple lemon glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  4. Combine mixtures: Gently mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Cool and enjoy: Let muffins cool before serving.

Notes

  • For extra sweetness, drizzle cooled muffins with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg