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Homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe

Homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe
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Light, fluffy muffins bursting with fresh lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds — finished with a drizzle of sweet lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined (do not overmix).
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While muffins cool, prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  8. Drizzle glaze over completely cooled muffins and serve.

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract.
  • Muffins keep for 3 days in an airtight container or can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Homemade Muffins, Citrus Muffins

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