Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a bright, citrusy treat speckled with crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they carry a hint of nostalgia and a burst of sunshine in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup poppy seeds, soaked in warm milk for 20 minutes
- ¾ cup sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter or avocado oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional glaze: 2 tbsp honey + 1 tsp lemon juice, warmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, lemon juice, yogurt, and melted butter until smooth.
- Add soaked poppy seeds to the wet mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Divide batter among muffin cups.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until tops are golden and spring back when touched.
- Optional: Brush with lemon honey glaze while still warm.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days or freeze for longer shelf life. For an extra lemony punch, add a few drops of lemon extract or double the zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: lemon muffins, poppy seed, brunch, breakfast, citrus