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Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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These easy lemon poppy seed muffins are quick to make, light, and refreshing with a delightful crunch from poppy seeds, perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional glaze: ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • Optional glaze: 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Optional: Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Gently fold wet and dry ingredients to avoid tough muffins. Fill muffin cups about ¾ full to prevent spillage. Tent with foil if muffins brown too quickly. Baking powder should be fresh for proper rise. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt.

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