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Close up photo of two Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins stacked on top of each other, with a bite taken out of the top muffin. Bowl of berries in the background.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are easy to make, have the perfect burst of lemon flavor, and are ideal for brunches, snacks, and breakfast on the run.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: muffin
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup milk room temperature
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Alternatively, spray a silicon muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon table salt
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and milk. Whisk in the butter.
    1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 3 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup milk, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the poppy seeds.
    2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full with muffin batter. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out with just a few crumbs.
  • Allow to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes until transferring to a cooling rack. Once fully cooled, enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week. See instructions in the post for freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg