Fresh Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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Moist, tender muffins bursting with the bright flavor of fresh lemon and a hint of poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp poppy seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2: Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice in a separate bowl until combined.
Step 3: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; fold in 2 tbsp poppy seeds gently.
Step 4: Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 5: Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.