Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Health score
3%
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
45 min.
12
283kcal

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Start your day on a bright note with these delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins! Perfectly moist and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, these muffins are a wonderful addition to your morning meal, brunch, or breakfast spread. With a light and fluffy texture, they are sure to please everyone at the table.

The combination of fresh lemon juice and grated lemon peel gives these muffins a refreshing tang that pairs beautifully with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweetness and citrus, making them an irresistible treat. Plus, they are easy to whip up in just 45 minutes, allowing you to enjoy homemade goodness without spending hours in the kitchen.

Whether you’re serving them at a weekend gathering or simply enjoying them with your morning coffee, these muffins are a delightful way to brighten your day. The addition of a luscious lemon glaze on top adds an extra touch of sweetness and makes them look as good as they taste. With only 283 calories per muffin, you can indulge without the guilt!

So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins. They are sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons lemon zest grated
  • 0.7 cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup poppy seeds 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • skewers
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until well blended.
  3. Add eggs and beat until incorporated. Beat in lemon peel and lemon juice.
  4. Add half the flour mixture and stir just until evenly moistened, then stir in milk and remaining flour mixture. Spoon batter equally into 12 paper-lined muffin cups.
  5. Bake in a 350 regular or convection oven until tops are browned and a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes.
  6. Let stand on a rack 5 minutes, then remove muffins and let cool completely.
  7. Dip top of each muffin in lemon glaze; allow excess to drip off. Return to rack until glaze is set, about 15 minutes.
  8. Lemon glaze: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Use immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories283kcal
Protein7.5%
Fat32.73%
Carbs59.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.67
Glycemic Load
29.14
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.5704348048438%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
0.98mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:282.52kcal
14.13%
Fat:10.37g
15.96%
Saturated Fat:2.27g
14.18%
Carbohydrates:42.63g
14.21%
Net Carbohydrates:41.12g
14.95%
Sugar:17.7g
19.66%
Cholesterol:32.63mg
10.88%
Sodium:478.31mg
20.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.35g
10.69%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.2%
Selenium:13.9µg
19.86%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.88%
Folate:64.96µg
16.24%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.08%
Iron:1.89mg
10.5%
Vitamin B3:1.9mg
9.51%
Phosphorus:90.95mg
9.09%
Vitamin A:406.19IU
8.12%
Calcium:70.78mg
7.08%
Fiber:1.51g
6.05%
Magnesium:19.98mg
5%
Copper:0.1mg
4.98%
Vitamin C:3.96mg
4.8%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.06%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.44%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.12%
Potassium:98.15mg
2.8%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.61%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.44%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.11%
Source:My Recipes