Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar and poppy seeds.
- Add the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the sugar mixture and stir until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter muffin, add a glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice on top.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg