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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe

These lemon poppy seed muffins are the perfect breakfast treat that you would really want to add to the first meal of the day! The recipe is easy to follow and they also make a great treat for the upcoming holiday season!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 281 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Zester
  • Muffin Tin
  • Muffin Liners
  • Baking Tray
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

For The Muffins

  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/3 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 2 nos. Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For The Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

For The Muffins :

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the muffin tin with muffin liners.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl, mix in the poppy seeds, and set aside.
  • Zest 3-4 lemons to get enough zest for this recipe.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and lemon zest.
  • Add Greek yogurt, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk until everything is combined.
  • Add the sifted dry ingredients and whisk until everything is combined.
  • Divide the batter into the lined muffin tins and place them on a baking tray, then bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • At the 15-minute mark, insert a skewer in the center of the muffins, and if it comes out clean, your muffins are ready, or else bake for another 5 minutes.
  • After your muffins are ready, take them out of the oven and place them on a cooling rack. Let them cool completely.

For The Glaze :

  • Mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a large bowl until smooth.

Assembly :

  • After the muffins have cooled down, spread some of the glazes on top of each one.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Portion | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas, Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe, Muffins
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