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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

A recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins! These easy muffins are lightly flavored with poppy seeds and lemon, plus a sweet lemon glaze drizzled over the top.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 Muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins:
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • Zest from 2 lemons
  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (20 grams) poppy seeds
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) Greek yogurt
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2-2 tablespoons (22-30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice

Instructions

To make the Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins:
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  1. Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners or lightly grease.
  2. In a large bowl, rub the lemon zest into the granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Whisk in the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Make a well in the center and add the yogurt, butter, milk, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla.
  5. Mix together just until everything is evenly combined and no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins about 3/4 full and place in the preheated oven.
  7. Cook for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350˚F (180˚C).
  8. Continue to cook until lightly golden around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-12 more minutes.
  9. Allow to cool in tins for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack. Cool completely to room temperature before topping with the glaze.
To make the Lemon Glaze:
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until combined and no lumps remain.
  2. If too thick to drizzle, add a little more lemon juice. If too thin, whisk in a little more powdered sugar.
  3. Drizzle over room temperature muffins, allow to set for a few minutes, and serve the day they are prepared.