Description
Spring Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a bright and zesty treat that will elevate your mornings. Packed with fresh lemon flavor and delightful crunch, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Poppy Seeds
- Granulated Sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Lemon Zest and Juice
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly into prepared muffin tins, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in blueberries or using almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Letting the batter rest for 15 minutes before baking enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg