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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Zucchini

Moist and tender lemon poppyseed muffins, bright and bursting with sweet lemon flavor, and filled with grated summer zucchini!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (can substitute plain yogurt)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated zucchini, lightly pressed to remove a bit of excess moisture (from 1-2 zucchinis)
  • 2 large lemons, zested
  • 2 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
  • 2 Tbsp Sparkling Sugar (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.  Line a 12 cup muffin pan with liners and set aside.  To a large mixing bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.  Whisk to combine.
  2. In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla and almond extracts and eggs.  Whisk to combine.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, stirring until almost combined.  Add zucchini, lemon zest and poppy seeds and stir until just combined.
  4. Scoop batter into prepared muffin pan, filling the cups about 3/4 of the way.  If batter is lumpy in the liners, give the pan a light tap on the counter to even them out.  Sprinkle tops of batter with sparkling sugar, if using.  
  5. Bake about 25 minutes, until edges are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out cleanly.  Allow muffins to cool about 5 minutes in the pan, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.9mg (2%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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