Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and nutty poppy seeds, these muffins are moist, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make. They create a warm, inviting aroma that fills your kitchen and makes every bite feel like sunshine. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with coffee or tea for an uplifting start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill the muffin tins about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg