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Almond Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

This easy lemon poppy seed muffin recipe gets a healthy boost with almonds and yogurt to make a moist muffin everyone will declare the very best.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 15 -18 regular size muffins
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 ½ cups plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375°F. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl and set aside.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. One at a time, add eggs and beat well after each addition. Add the almond extract and lemon zest to the mixture and combine. Alternate dry ingredients and yogurt in thirds until batter is smooth, adding the poppy seeds in the last set of mixing. 
  3. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with baking spray. Fill the muffin cups so they mound over the top and generously sprinkle with the sliced almonds. Bake until the muffins are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Set on wire rack to cool slightly, about 5 minutes, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • adapted from Cooks Illustrated

Nutrition Information

Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Potassium 141mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 278IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15-18 regular size muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 278IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.