Lemon poppy seed muffins are a delightful treat that blend bright, zesty flavors with the unique crunch of poppy seeds. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 12muffins
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1.5cupsAll-purpose flour
0.5teaspoonBaking powder
0.25teaspoonBaking soda
0.25teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsPoppy seeds
Wet Ingredients
0.33cupSoft butter
0.75cupGranulated sugar
2largeEggs
0.67cupVanilla yogurt
0.5teaspoonVanilla extract
2tablespoonsLemon zest
3tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
Glaze
1cupPowdered sugar
2-3tablespoonsFresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
Step 3: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, cream the soft butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 5: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently.
Step 7: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
Step 9: Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over cooled muffins.
Equipment
Muffin Tin
Mixing Bowl
Electric Mixer
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.