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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Tender, moist muffins with bright lemon flavor and a subtle crunch from poppy seeds. Ready in 35 minutes with a simple lemon glaze.

Total time
35 min
Servings
12
Calories
215
Protein
3g
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. Step 2

    In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Step 3

    In another bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Pour wet ingredients into dry and fold with a spatula until just combined. Don't overmix.

  5. Step 5

    Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each three-quarters full.

  6. Step 6

    Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. Step 7

    Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

  8. Step 8

    Whisk powdered sugar with 2 tbsp lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled muffins.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • paper muffin liners
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wire rack
  • toothpick
  • microplane zester

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