Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Greek Yogurt Glaze are a delightful treat that combines fluffy muffins with a zesty lemon flavor and a creamy, tangy glaze. Perfect for any occasion, these muffins are easy to prepare and will brighten your day with their vibrant color and refreshing taste. Ideal for breakfast or as a snack, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup melted butter (cooled)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix Greek yogurt with powdered sugar and a splash of lemon juice until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg