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Glazed Lemon Poppyseed Mini Muffins

I used Meyer Lemons in this recipe, but conventional lemons work just as well.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 Meyer lemons zested, or one regular lemon, zested
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Glaze
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice or milk -- if you like tart, use lemon -- for sweet, use milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°. Spray mini muffin tins with vegetable spray or place mini muffin liners in the pan. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and poppyseeds.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the the milk, canola oil, eggs and lemon extract, and lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
  4. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups and bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and and let cool for 5 minutes before turning the muffins out onto a wire cooling rack.
  5. Meanwhile, stir together the powdered sugar and juice or milk until smooth. Make sure the muffins are room temperature, then drizzle them with the glaze.

Notes

  • If you prefer a tart glaze -- use lemon juice for the glaze. If you prefer a sweet glaze, use the milk.To make full-sized muffins, use a regular muffin tin and cook the muffins for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 118mg (5%) Potassium 165mg (5%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Potassium 165mg 4%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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