Poppy Seed Lemon Muffins

Lemon poppy seed muffins are arranged on a plate. One muffin is halved, revealing its moist interior, and all are drizzled with white glaze. Slices of lemon are in the background, adding a fresh, citrusy touch.

These Poppy Seed Lemon Muffins are soft, moist, and packed with fresh lemon zest for the perfect lemon poppy seed muffins experience. Light, fluffy, and topped with a simple lemon glaze, they have just the right balance of sweet and tangy flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings muffins

Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

1 12- count Muffin Pan

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter melted
Add a splash of milk if needed for consistency.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined. 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. Do not over mix.
Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
While muffins cool, make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth. 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon butter, Add a splash of milk if needed for consistency.
Drizzle glaze over slightly warm muffins.

Notes

Pro Tip:

For best results, use Meyer lemons for extra natural sweetness, or drizzle with lemon syrup for even more lemon flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg

Keyword desserts, lemon, muffins, snack

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