Easy Zesty Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Moist and tangy lemon poppyseed muffins with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, ideal for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 medium lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons poppyseeds
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (can substitute with regular milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (canola oil recommended)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, poppyseeds, and lemon zest until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Toss poppyseeds in a little flour before adding to batter to prevent sinking. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender. If lemons are very juicy, reduce lemon juice by 1 tablespoon and add as needed. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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