Mimi's Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Brighten your day with Mimi's Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and nutty poppy seeds baked into golden, fluffy perfection. These muffins are a delightful mix of tangy lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and a sweet, buttery base, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or a midday snack. Quick and easy to prep in just 15 minutes, they bake to a light and airy texture in under 20 minutes. Complete them with an optional lemon glaze for a touch of extra sweetness and sparkle. Perfectly moist, slightly tangy, and subtly nutty, these muffins are a must-try for any lemon dessert lover. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or paired with your favorite hot beverage for a bakery-style indulgence at home! Keywords: lemon poppy seed muffins, easy muffin recipe, lemon glaze, breakfast muffins, homemade baked goods.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 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
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 0.25 cups Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (optional for glaze)
• 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice (optional for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

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

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 medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Optional: To make the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins for an extra burst of lemony sweetness.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy your freshly baked Mimi's Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with a cup of tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2878.4

Total Fat 117.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 494.3mg	0%
Sodium 1687.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 425.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 225.6g
Protein 42.3g	0%

Vitamin D 134.3IU	0%
Calcium 607.7mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 942.7mg	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: 36.2%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 58.0%