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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Easy to make and insanely delicious, these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are just perfect for summer. Sweet & tart, serve for breakfast or as a dessert!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 299 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Muffins
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¾ teaspoon almond extract
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease twelve muffin wells or line with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, combine milk and lemon juice to make soured milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, granulated sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Use a spoon to form a well in the center of the bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl combine the soured milk, oil, eggs, lemon zest, and almond extract. Mix well.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Divide batter between 12 muffin wells, filling about ⅔ full.
- Place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and place on cooling rack until completely cool. Prepare glaze.
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Glaze
- In a small bowl stir together powdered sugar and lemon juice, adding additional lemon juice ½ teaspoon at a time if necessary. The glaze should be thick but easy to pour.
- Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins
Notes
- Keep muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days with a slice of bread to absorb excess moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
299
(15%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.