Lemon Lime Muffins
Brighten your mornings with these zesty Lemon Lime Muffins, bursting with the refreshing flavors of citrus! This easy-to-make recipe combines the vibrant zest and juice of fresh lemons and limes for a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet treat. With a tender crumb and a buttery base, these muffins are light, fluffy, and irresistibly moist. A dusting of powdered sugar on top adds a touch of elegance and sweetness, making them perfect for brunch, a quick breakfast, or an afternoon snack. Ready in under 35 minutes, they’re a fresh, citrusy delight that’s sure to become a favorite for lemon and lime lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the tin.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, lime juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cooled muffins with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.9 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2282 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.4 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 190.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 720 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.
