Description
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are a delightful treat that brings a burst of zesty flavor to your mornings. These fluffy muffins, packed with crunchy poppy seeds and a refreshing lemon essence, are perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack. They’re easy to make, freeze well, and will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature with your favorite beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup poppy seeds
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients gently using a spatula; do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg