Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (240 g) flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; pinch of salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup (80 grams) sugar; 3/4 cup (180 grams) plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1 organic lemon (skin and juice); 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 1 cup (100 grams) confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cups (240 g) flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup (80 grams) sugar
3/4 cup (180 grams) plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 organic lemon (skin and juice)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup (100 grams) confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C / 356u00b0F. Line muffin tin with paper molds.
2
In a bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and pinch of salt.
3
Wash and dry lemon. Grate skin into a fine zest, then half the lemon and squeeze out the juice, removing any seeds.
4
Divide eggs into yolks and egg whites. Whisk egg whites until they turn into a firm snow. Whisk yolks with 1/2 cup sugar, then add greek yogurt, vanilla essence and grated lemon zest.
5
Add the yolk mixture to the flour mix and add 1/3 of the egg whites. Combine gently, then add poppy seeds and fold in the remaining egg whites.
6
Pour mixture into the muffin molds, then put into the oven to bake for about 18 minutes, or until golden brown. When baked, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
7
Mix together 1 cup confectioners' sugar with about 3 tbs of lemon juice or more, if needed. Drizzle the sugar icing on top of the muffins and let it set, then serve.

637

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (240 g) flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, pinch of salt, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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