Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe

These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are super moist and bursting with bright citrus flavor. They are delicious plain or with a simple lemon glaze on top!

Let’s make Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins! After a very busy week (hey, we launched Good food that feels simple!), seems like the perfect way to decompress such a simple baking project. Inhaling the bright scent of lemon zest, swirling poppy seeds in the fluffy batter… please! Sign me up.

But of course, as fun as this lemon poppy seed muffin recipe is to make, to eat The muffins are actually the best part. They’re bursting with fresh citrus flavor, and have a moist, tender texture punctuated by the crunch of poppy seeds. I like them plain for breakfast or an afternoon snack, but if you’re craving something sweeter, you can drizzle my lemon glaze over the top. Enjoy them as part of a spring brunch or even for dessert. When it comes to these lemon poppy seed muffins, you really can’t go wrong.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this lemon poppy seed muffin recipe:

• lemon, of course! At least 2 to 3. This lemon poppy seed muffin recipe boasts 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons zest!
• All-purpose flour – Spoon and level to avoid packing too much in your measuring cup.
• Baking powder, baking soda and eggs – They help the muffins rise.
• Whole milk Greek yogurt – Have you seen sour cream in a muffin recipe? Greek yogurt does the same thing here. It adds moisture and richness and makes the muffins extra puffy!
• Maple syrup – It naturally sweetens the muffins.
• Avocado oil – For prosperity. Vegetable oil works too!
• Unsweetened almond milk – or any milk, for moisture.
• Vanilla extract – For a warm depth of smell.
• poppy seeds – They add delightful crunch.
• and sea salt – Make all the flavors pop!

If you want to make a lemon glaze, you’ll need a few more tablespoons of lemon juice and powdered sugar. Very simple!

Find the full recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

This lemon muffin recipe is so easy to make! Here’s how it goes:

First make the batter. Combine wet ingredients in one bowl and dry ingredients in another.

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! If you do, the muffins will be dense.

Fold in the poppy seeds.

Next, divide the batter into muffin pans. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing muffin cups or lining with paper liners. Use a 1/3-cup scoop to divide the batter into the muffin cups.

Then, bake! Transfer the muffins to a 400°F oven and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back to the touch. A toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin should come out clean.

Finally, let the muffins cool. It might be tempting to reach for one right away, but the texture and flavor of the muffins actually improve after they’ve had a chance to cool! Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the muffins have cooled, top with lemon glaze for a bolder lemon flavor, or enjoy them plain. Both options are delicious!

Storage instructions

These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months Thaw the frozen muffins at room temperature for an hour or so or pop them in the microwave for about 30 seconds. They make a great quick breakfast or snack!

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