Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, where bright citrus flavor meets a satisfying crunch. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat, these muffins are quick to prepare and sure to impress. With their golden hue and zesty aroma, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- ¾ cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and poppy seeds until combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 146mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg