Description
Lemon poppy seed muffins are the perfect blend of zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, creating a delightful treat that brightens any occasion. With their moist texture and warm aroma, these muffins are ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- ½ cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg