Poppy Seed Lemonade Muffins
Brighten up your mornings with these zesty and moist Poppy Seed Lemonade Muffins! Bursting with the tangy freshness of lemon juice and zest, these bakery-style muffins are delicately dotted with crunchy poppy seeds, adding both texture and charm. Quick to prepare and ready in just under 40 minutes, they’re perfect as a grab-and-go breakfast, elegant brunch treat, or afternoon pick-me-up. The optional lemon glaze adds a sweet-tart finish, making each bite delightfully irresistible. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these citrus-infused muffins are a sunny delight for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 Large eggs
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice (for optional glaze)
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, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, fresh lemon juice, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled muffins for an extra burst of lemon flavor.
Serve and enjoy these zesty, moist muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 63 mg | 1% | |
*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.
