Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
There is something wonderfully cheerful about a lemon poppy seed muffin, especially when its bright citrus aroma begins drifting through the kitchen and suddenly breakfast feels like a celebration. These tender little beauties are wonderfully moist thanks to creamy Greek yogurt, while plenty of lemon gives them that sunny, zippy personality I simply cannot resist. Poppy seeds add their own subtle nuttiness and a delightful little crunch, making every bite more interesting than the last. Muffins have earned their place in the breakfast hall of fame for good reason—they are portable, easy to prepare, endlessly adaptable, and perfectly suited to mornings when sitting down with a proper plate feels like an ambitious undertaking. But there is something especially satisfying about baking them yourself, because you get to choose the ingredients and know exactly what has made its way into your breakfast. Greek yogurt contributes protein and calcium while helping create an exceptionally tender crumb without requiring an excessive amount of fat. Lemons bring vitamin C and plenty of fragrant zest, proving once again that a little citrus can make a recipe taste considerably more exciting. Poppy seeds may be tiny, but they contribute dietary fiber along with minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese. Together, these ingredients create a muffin that feels indulgent enough to be a treat while still offering some genuine nutritional value. I also love recipes like this for their ability to bring people into the kitchen, particularly children who seem to possess a mysterious sixth sense for anything involving mixing bowls and muffin tins. Let little hands help stir, sprinkle, and fill the muffin cups, while keeping the inevitable flour explosion firmly in the category of family memories. Fresh from the oven, these muffins are fragrant, tender, lightly sweet, and wonderfully lemony, making them equally delightful alongside morning coffee or tucked into a lunchbox for later. So whether you bake a batch for a leisurely weekend breakfast or simply want to make an ordinary weekday morning considerably more delicious, these lemon poppy seed muffins are a sunny little reminder that good food doesn't have to be complicated to make you smile. Enjoy!
Equipment
- oven
- Muffin tin
- 12 Muffin Liners
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- rubber spatula
- Oven Mitts
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt (I used fine sea salt)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 eggs eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon zested lemon peel
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or line muffin tins with paper baking cups.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, poppy seed, salt, and baking soda. Set the mixture aside.
- In a large mixer bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed till fully combined.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, lemon extract, lemon juice and lemon peel.
- Add the flour mixture and yogurt alternately to the beaten mixture, beating just until combined.
- Fill the muffin cups ¾ full.
- Optional: Sprinkle the muffins with additional sugar on the top.
- Bake in your oven for about 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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