Description
These delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are moist, tangy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect for breakfast or a refreshing snack, they offer a tender crumb with a crisp top, combining sweet and citrusy notes in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from one lemon)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds until evenly combined for a light, airy base.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg then add the vegetable oil, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and aromatic.
- Fold Wet into Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold using a spatula. Mix just until combined to keep the muffins tender; some lumps are fine.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly distribute the batter into the lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: 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, ensuring the tops stay crisp and the interiors moist.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled slightly, enjoy these vibrant lemon poppy seed muffins fresh for breakfast or as a bright, tangy snack.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender texture.
- Fresh lemon juice and zest are crucial for the bright citrus flavor.
- Use paper liners to make removal easier and cleanup quicker.
- For added sweetness or glaze, a simple lemon glaze can be drizzled over cooled muffins.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: lemon poppy seed muffins, lemon muffins, breakfast muffins, citrus muffins, poppy seed baking
