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Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

A healthier take on a classic flavor, these Whole Grain Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are made using whole grain flours and coconut oil. Dairy free!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 204 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat white flour or whole wheat pastry
  • 3/4 cup oat flour
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • zest of 3 medium lemons
  • 1/4 cup room temperature non-dairy milk oat, cashew, coconut, etc.
  • 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice approximately 3 small lemons
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted & cooled (or avocado)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract or vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF and line muffin pan with liners or grease with oil; set aside.
  2. In a glass measuring cup add lemon juice and milk together, set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl stir together both of the flours, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon zest. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl whisk together oil, sugar and egg; slowly stir in lemon-milk until combined.
  5. Add dry ingredients to bowl of wet ingredients, slowly stirring until just combined (don’t overmix).
  6. Evenly disperse batter into greased muffin pan, filling about 3/4 way full. 
  7. Bake muffins for 15-20 minutes, checking muffins at 15 minutes with inserted toothpick. Allow muffins to cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack. 
  8. Store muffins in container at room temperature – best enjoyed within 3-4 days.

Notes

  • FLOUR: You can also use unbleached all-purpose flour. I would add 2 more tablespoons if going this route.
  • *When using melted coconut oil, it is always a good idea to use the rest of the ingredients at room temperature, as to make sure the coconut oil does not solidify. Just set out your egg and milk about 30 minutes before prepping the rest of the ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 238mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 204kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 238mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

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