Best 9 Best Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Ever Recipes

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In the realm of baked delights, there exists a muffin of extraordinary flavor and texture, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses: the best lemon poppy seed muffin ever. This heavenly creation seamlessly blends the vibrant zing of lemon with the delicate crunch of poppy seeds, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a realm of pure bliss. Whether you're seeking a sweet treat for a morning breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a delightful dessert, this exquisite muffin will leave you spellbound. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind crafting these irresistible lemon poppy seed muffins, transforming your kitchen into a haven of aromatic perfection.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON POPPY-SEED MUFFINS



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Poppy seeds lend a pleasant crunch to these aromatic, lemony muffins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling (optional)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons poppy seeds, plus more for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, zest, juice, and milk. Whisk in butter. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, until just combined. Stir poppy seeds into batter.
  • Divide batter evenly between muffin cups, adding a scant 1/4 cup to each. Sprinkle with sugar and poppy seeds, if desired. Bake until tops spring back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS



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These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are moist, tender muffins packed with fresh lemon and poppy seeds! An easy-to-make sweet treat!

Provided by Chrissie

Categories     Breakfast     Muffins     Snack

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
zest of one lemon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare muffin tins with 18 paper liners (this recipe makes about 18 to 20 muffins).
  • Add the all purpose flour to a large bowl and whisk together with the sugar, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds.
  • In a large liquid measuring cup, measure the milk and the oil.
  • Add the sour cream and eggs, along with the lemon zest and juice, and whisk all the wet ingredients together well.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula just until combined and no streaks of flour remain.
  • Divide the batter between the 18 or 20 prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full with the batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-24 minutes or until the muffins are a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the muffins comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in their tins until almost completely cooled.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice (add a few more drops of lemon juice, if necessary) to form a glaze.
  • Brush the glaze onto the tops of the muffins and let the glaze set fora few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 123 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g

LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS



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Make and share this Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sweet creamy butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 lemons, zest of, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add the egg yolks, one at a time.
  • Beat well after each.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating two times with the buttermilk, then lemon juice, and then vanilla.
  • Beat just until smooth.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gently fold them into the muffin batter until blended.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, 3/4-full.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely.
  • I sometimes sprinkle the muffin mixture with sugar prior to putting in the oven just to add a little extra sweetness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.8, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 248.9, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 14.2, Protein 3.8

PERFECT LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS



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Provided by Mel

Categories     Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt (Greek or regular or buttermilk (or a combination; see note))
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons)
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest (from about 3 lemons)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup salted butter (melted and cooled until no longer hot)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Coarse sugar (for sprinkling (optional, but fun and delicious))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (if using a dark-coated pan, preheat to 350 degrees F). Lightly grease two 12-cup muffin tins or line with muffin liners. If you only have one pan, you can easily bake in separate batches. See note about using a USA brand muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the yogurt/buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together once or twice to start combining (stop stirring before it's fully combined; it's ok if there are dry streaks remaining). Add the melted butter and gently fold/stir until just combined. Don't overmix or the muffins might be dry and tough!
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 of the way full (I use this handy dandy #20 cookie scoop to fill the muffin tins).
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes until the top springs back lightly to the touch.
  • For the glaze, while the muffins bake, simmer the sugar and lemon juice together in a small pan on the stove, for about 5 minutes until the mixture is thickened into a light syrup. Remove from the heat.
  • Pretty quickly after the muffins come out of the oven (within 2-3 minutes), keeping the muffins in the tin, brush the top of the muffins equally with the lemon syrup. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if using.
  • Let the muffins cool another minute or two in the muffin tin before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Muffin, Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 176 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g

LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS I



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Very moist and so delicious.

Provided by Karen Gibson

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Poppy Seed Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup lemon flavored yogurt
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
⅓ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin tin.
  • Combine the flour, 3/4 cup white sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a separate bowl mix the eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil and lemon zest. Blend well and pour over the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do no overmix!
  • Spoon batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  • Combine the lemon juice with the remaining 3 tablespoons white sugar. Stir into sugar dissolves.
  • Once the muffins are baked pierce the tops several times with a toothpick. Slowly pour about 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and sugar mixture over the tops of each muffin. Let muffins cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 309.8 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

MOIST AND FLUFFY LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS



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Taken from 'The Canadian Baker' Blog. Absolutely the best texture I've ever had. Moist, fluffy, and light. Adaptable for blueberry lemon muffins, raspberry orange etc. I will add more lemon juice next time as I found it not zesty enough, and will cut back on the poppy seeds slightly. A simple lemon glaze makes this the perfect sweet treat for a cold day or an after lunch dessert.

Provided by Young Mom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 33m

Yield 12 muffins, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup poppy seed (use 1/8 cup if you like only a sprinkle of poppy seeds in your muffins)
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 grated med lemon, zest of
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (I prefer 1/2 cup for more zing)

Steps:

  • Adjust rack to top third of oven and preheat to 350' F Grease muffin tin with shortening.
  • In large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds.
  • In separate bowl combine buttermilk, oil and eggs, whisking gently.
  • Grate lemon and add zest to dry mixture, stirring well.
  • Squeeze juice from lemon to form 1/3 cup (add more if lemon does not produce required amount, I measured 1/2 cup for my batch for more zing)
  • Pour lemon juice into dry ingredients and blend slightly (keeping the lemon juice separate from milk will prevent curdling). Pour in wet ingredients from bowl and mix only until blended, Do not over mix.
  • Spoon into tin and bake until top is slightly golden, about 18-20mins or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Make a simple glaze from powdered sugar, lemon juice and milk for an extra sweet treat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.1, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 108.2, Sodium 980.2, Carbohydrate 93, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 42.5, Protein 13.3

POPPY SEED MUFFINS



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Meet the Cook: Because these muffins are a bit heavier than many of the snack type, they are perfect for when you wake up hungry. They're quick and easy, too. I adapted them from a poppy seed quick bread I was served once at a neighbor's. My husband and I are the parents of three sons - 16, 15, and 12. -Kathy Smith, Granger, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield about 8 dozen mini-muffins or 24 standard-size muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil and extracts; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

POPPY SEED MUFFINS



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These are the best muffins I have ever made. They are not low-fat but I don't worry. (I can watch other stuff - these are too good) I make them in the jumbo muffin pans but they will work in the normal size - just adjust the baking time.

Provided by Liz R.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Poppy Seed Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ⅛ cups vegetable oil
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Beat together the eggs, 2 1/2 cups white sugar and vegetable oil. Add in milk, salt, baking powder, poppy seeds, vanilla, almond flavoring, and flour. Mix well.
  • Bake in paper lined muffin cups (filled 3/4 full or 3 small greased loaf pans) at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes for muffins and 50-60 minutes for loaves. The tops should be browned and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  • Remove muffins as soon as you can while still warm/hot and dunk tops into glaze. Turn right side up and cool on a cookie rack. With loaves just pour the glaze evenly over the three loaves while still in pans. Let cool to a warm temp. and remove from pans. Yes, it is a little messy but it is really good.
  • To Make Glaze: In a saucepan over low heat, combine 3/4 cup sugar, orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring and 2 teaspoons melted butter. Warm in pan until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over loaf pans or dunk muffin tops into glaze when cooled to room temperature. (Omit the glaze altogether if you don't like the mess.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.6 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 387.4 mg, Sugar 56.4 g

LEMONY POPPY SEED MUFFINS



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These golden goodies are always popular at brunches and bake sales. For a great holiday gift, put the muffins in a pretty basket or other container and add a jar of preserves. Kimberly Baxter, Exeter, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 jumbo muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, lemon juice, extracts and lemon zest. , Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in poppy seeds. , Fill six greased jumbo muffin pans. Bake at until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-23 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you only have bottled lemon juice, use twice the amount.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will help prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These lemon poppy seed muffins are the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. They're light, fluffy, and full of lemon flavor. The poppy seeds add a nice crunch and texture. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy muffin recipe, give these lemon poppy seed muffins a try.

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