Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Brighten your morning routine with these easy lemon poppy seed muffins—an irresistible blend of zesty citrus and delicate nutty flavor. These fluffy, bakery-style muffins are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and milk, but it's the addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice, aromatic lemon zest, and a generous sprinkle of poppy seeds that sets them apart. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe uses a one-bowl wet-to-dry method, ensuring a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an on-the-go snack, these golden delights are as refreshing as they are satisfying. Bake up a batch today and enjoy their light, tangy flavor all week long!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 7
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 875.2 grams (875.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2682 |
| Total Fat 121.40g | 156% |
| Saturated Fat 68.50g | 343% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g | |
| Cholesterol 652mg | 217% |
| Sodium 1717mg | 75% |
| Total Carbohydrate 357.40g | 130% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.20g | 40% |
| Total Sugars 162.10g | |
| Protein 47.90g | 96% |
| Vitamin D 163IU | 813% |
| Calcium 615mg | 47% |
| Iron 15mg | 82% |
| Potassium 896mg | 19% |
Source of Calories