Description
Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a delightful burst of flavor that will brighten your day. These light, fluffy muffins combine the refreshing zest of lemon with the crunchy texture of poppy seeds, making them perfect for breakfast or as a tasty afternoon snack. Their golden tops and irresistible aroma will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, sugar, lemon zest, poppy seeds, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into each muffin cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg