Lemon Poppyseed Muffins: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Bakers
These lemon poppyseed muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter for fluffy muffins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg