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Easy Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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These easy zesty lemon poppy seed muffins combine fresh lemon zest and juice with crunchy poppy seeds for a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (black recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (about 2 medium lemons)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently fold with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are fine.
  5. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, evenly divide the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, starting to check at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Remove muffins from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Room temperature eggs help create fluffier muffins. If muffins brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and add extra baking powder. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with plant-based yogurt or almond milk plus lemon juice, and use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil.

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