Tuscan Lemon Muffins
Brighten your morning with the zesty charm of Tuscan Lemon Muffins, a perfect balance of citrusy freshness and rich flavor inspired by the beauty of Italian baking. These moist, tender muffins come to life with freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and a touch of extra-virgin olive oil for a uniquely Mediterranean twist. Quick to prepare, they bake to golden perfection in just 18 minutes and are finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these muffins pair wonderfully with coffee or tea. With their vibrant lemon flavor and soft texture, Tuscan Lemon Muffins are a must-try recipe to elevate your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 0.333 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves or thin lemon slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the muffins are cool, dust the tops with powdered sugar. Add optional garnishes like fresh mint leaves or thin lemon slices, if desired.
Serve and enjoy these delightful Tuscan Lemon Muffins with your favorite tea or coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.1 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 1707 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.4 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 176.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 786 mg | 17% | |
*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.
