Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Name: Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds; ½ teaspoon Salt; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt; 1/3 cup Whole Milk; 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon zest; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled); 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice

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5 from 1 vote

Published on April 7, 2024

, Updated on July 11, 2024

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by Carrie Barnard

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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins is the perfect sweet treat. The muffins have a ton of lemon flavor and are baked with a soft center. Add the Homemade Lemon Glaze for an easy muffin recipe.

Lemon poppyseeds muffins topped with glaze on a wire rack

Homemade muffins make the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch meal. If you loved our Lemon Blueberry Muffins or Lemon Blossoms, then you are going to love this recipe.

These lemon poppy seed muffins are delicious but they are even better topped with a lemon glaze.

Why We Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Variations Ideas
Step by Step Instructions
Recipe Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Recipe

Why We Love This Recipe

I love making lemon desserts. They are always full of lemon flavor which makes the perfect spring and summer dessert. Add in the poppyseeds to these moist and tender muffins gives them that extra bit of crunch.

The muffins are made from scratch with pantry ingredients. If you are a baker, you probably already have the majority of the ingredients. Skip the bakery and save money by making these Homemade lemon poppyseed muffins for your next family gathering.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

Fresh Lemons – To have the best lemon flavor, we recommend using fresh lemon juice.
Whole Milk – In this recipe we used whole milk, but you can substitute with what you prefer.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

Combining the dry ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon

Step 2 – In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds and salt. Set aside.

Combine the yogurt, milk, lemon, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl with a wooden spoon

Step 3 – In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, large eggs and pure vanilla extract until combined and smooth.

Combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients together

Step 4 – Slowly stir in the dry ingredients with a spatula until just combined in a large bowl. Be careful not to over mix the batter.

Fill the cupcake batter in the muffin pan

Step 5 – Pour the muffin batter evenly into the muffin pan. Bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean and the top of the muffins are golden brown.

Baked lemon poppyseeds muffins in a muffin tin

Step 6 – Let the muffins sit for 10 minutes in the pan and then move them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Glaze being drizzled over the topped of a baked muffin

Step 7 – In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle the glaze over the muffin top and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Filling Muffin Pan – Divide the muffin batter evenly in the muffin tin. This will ensure the muffins are baked about the same size.
Combining Ingredients – When combining the wet and dry ingredients together make sure to not overmix the batter. This creates a dry texture if the batter is overmixed.