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Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins: Irresistibly Fluffy & Delicious

Irresistible Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins
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These Irresistible Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins are fluffy, delicious, and packed with citrus flavor, making them the perfect treat any time of the day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cottage cheese, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the poppy seeds.
  6. Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a sweeter muffin, add more sugar to taste.
  • If you prefer, you can substitute half of the cottage cheese for Greek yogurt.

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Keywords: Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Fluffy Muffins, Cottage Cheese Muffins

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