Simple Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Moist, tender muffins with bright lemon flavor and a hint of poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast. 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 195 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
- Step 4: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Step 5: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Step 6: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
