Key Lime Muffins
Brighten your morning routine with these irresistible Key Lime Muffins, a zesty twist on classic baked goods. Bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh key lime juice and zest, these fluffy muffins are perfectly balanced by the creamy richness of Greek yogurt. A quick and easy recipe with just 15 minutes of prep time, these muffins are baked to golden perfection, then drizzled with a luscious key lime glaze and topped with a sprinkle of zest for added flair. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a refreshing afternoon treat, these muffins bring a delightful tropical essence to your table. Try this crowd-pleasing recipe to transform simple pantry staples into a citrus-infused delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cups key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice (for glaze)
- 0.5 teaspoons key lime zest (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the wells.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add granulated sugar and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Add Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, key lime juice, key lime zest, and vanilla extract to the sugar-butter mixture. Whisk until fully combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy muffins.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and key lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and sprinkle with a touch of key lime zest for garnish.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.0 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 519 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 1482 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.7 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 726 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
