Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These decadent, flavored loaded lemon poppy seed muffins are the perfect snack or breakfast! Top them with a perfect lemon glaze to really make it a treat!
Servings: 12
Calories: 208kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp grated lemon zest
Lemon Glaze
- one batch powdered sugar glaze
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Lightly grease a 12 well muffin tin and set aside,
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate bowl mix the eggs, yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable oil and lemon zest. Blend until completely combines and then add to the flour mixture.
- Mix until just combined together.
- Divide the batter between the prepared muffin wells, I use a large ice cream scoop to make perfect, evenly sized muffins.
- Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, and the tops spring back when touched.
- Let muffins cool in pans for 5-6 minutes before removing them and placing them on a baking rack to cool completely.
- While the muffins are cooling, prepare the powdered sugar glaze. Add in the lemon zest and stir.
- Once the muffins have cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over top.
- Keep in a closed container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 141mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1.3mg