Description

Start your day with a burst of sunshine with these delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins! This easy recipe creates moist, flavorful muffins perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat. Zesty lemon and nutty poppy seeds combine for a truly irresistible experience.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1/2 cup melted butter or oil
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter or oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and milk.
Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold the mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full with batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough muffins.
Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the muffins before baking for added sweetness and texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 220 Kcal
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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