Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins made with traditional ingredients, plus fresh lemon, greek yogurt & poppy seeds! Tender lemon muffins with bright flavor & drizzled with a tangy sweet lemon glaze.
Servings: 16
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- optional: lemon zest poppy seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar. Mix in eggs. Beat in the yogurt, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in poppy seeds.
- Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- For the icing, whisk the ingredients together until smooth. Using a teaspoon or a piping bag, drizzle the icing over the cooled muffins. Sprinkle with additional zest and poppy seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg