Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe
Lemon poppy seed muffins are a delightful blend of sweet and tangy, with a subtle crunch in every bite. This recipe combines the refreshing zest of lemons, the lightness of yogurt, and the unique texture of poppy seeds to create a treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Lemon Zest from 2 lemons
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 2 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, lemon juice, eggs, and yogurt, one by one, in another bowl and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients little by little into the bowl of wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in lemon zest and the poppy seeds.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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