Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor and a delightful crunch from poppy seeds. These easy homemade muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking, and they come together in under 30 minutes. With optional lemon glaze for added zing, Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a bright and cheerful treat that never disappoints.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Salt
Eggs
Buttermilk (or Greek yogurt as a variation)
Vegetable oil
Vanilla extract
Lemon zest
Lemon juice
Poppy seeds
Optional Glaze:
Powdered sugar
Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and mix in buttermilk, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated—don’t overmix.
- Gently fold in poppy seeds.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool muffins slightly before glazing.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over cooled muffins.
Notes
- Add blueberries or raspberries for a fruity twist.
- Mini muffin tins make them great for parties or kids.
- Swap in a lemon cream cheese glaze for a richer topping.
- Greek yogurt can be used instead of buttermilk for added protein.
- Don’t overmix to keep muffins tender.
