Description
These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a quick breakfast favorite and one of the easiest food ideas for any time of day. They’re tender, bursting with real lemon flavor, and dotted with poppy seeds for a bit of crunch. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, a healthy snack, or an easy recipe to share, these muffins are always a hit.
Ingredients
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Zest two lemons directly into your mixing bowl, then juice them and set aside.
3. Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sour cream until smooth.
4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold the mixture just until combined.
5. Stir in poppy seeds with a few final folds—do not overmix.
6. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Always zest the lemon before juicing—it keeps the zest fluffy and aromatic.
Use full-fat sour cream for best texture and richness.
Don’t overbake; they should be lightly golden with springy tops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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