Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Brighten your morning routine with these easy lemon poppy seed muffins—an irresistible blend of zesty citrus and delicate nutty flavor. These fluffy, bakery-style muffins are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and milk, but it's the addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice, aromatic lemon zest, and a generous sprinkle of poppy seeds that sets them apart. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe uses a one-bowl wet-to-dry method, ensuring a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an on-the-go snack, these golden delights are as refreshing as they are satisfying. Bake up a batch today and enjoy their light, tangy flavor all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(875.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2681.8

Total Fat 121.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 652.3mg	0%
Sodium 1716.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 357.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 162.1g
Protein 47.9g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 614.8mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 895.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 52.7%