5.0 from 3 votes
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins is the perfect sweet treat. The muffins have a ton of lemon flavor and are baked with a soft center and a sweet glaze.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Let Cool
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, eggs and vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
- Slowly stir in the dry ingredients with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to over mix the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the muffin tin.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean and the top of the muffins are golden brown.
- Let the muffins sit for 10 minutes in the pan and then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients. Drizzle the glaze over the muffins and then they are ready to serve and enjoy
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Notes
- Store the leftover muffins in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 3-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
88mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
288IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.