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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These moist Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are bursting with fresh lemon flavor! They are perfect for breakfast or to enjoy as a sweet snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Ingredients
- 3 cups white flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled.
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 Tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups whole milk lemon yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract optional
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ Tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temperature
Glaze ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners, or spray with non-stick spray.
- Add the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a large bowl and whisk together to combine.
- In a separate bowl, add the yogurt, extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and eggs. Whisk to combine.
- Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients.
- Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture until just combined.
- Add the melted butter and gently fold to incorporate.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tins.
- Place the tins on the center rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Rotate the tin 180 degrees and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the tin to a wire rack to cool.
- Add the powdered sugar to a small bowl and add just enough fresh lemon juice to reach the ideal consistency for drizzling. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
209mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
307IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 307IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.