This Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Recipe is delicious to eat, quick & easy to make and work well when frozen and reheated in the microwave. Perfect for busy mornings!
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a delicious breakfast treat to enjoy, and they are very quick and easy to make! Even better though, is that they are able to be frozen then reheated in the microwave, perfect for busy mornings. My oldest son has to leave for school around 6 each morning, so even a 30-minute breakfast meal is challenging to prepare and serve that early. The ability to grab some muffins and quickly reheat them works great for us, and I can whip up a batch while dinner is cooking, then bake them while we eat. Allow time to cool, throw them in the freezer, and breakfast is done for the week. I hope you and your family enjoy this Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Recipe as much as mine does!
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Ingredients
½ cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Zest of 2 lemons
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or lightly grease the muffin pan and set aside. Next, in a small bowl, add the dry ingredients, poppy seeds, and lemon zest and incorporate together.
In a medium-sized bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar until it begins to fluff (1-2 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time – mixing well after each. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture – alternating with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice and then vanilla extract. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan – filling the cups ¾ full.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe
Yields: 10-12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
½ cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Zest of 2 lemons
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or lightly grease the muffin pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the dry ingredients, poppy seeds, and lemon zest and incorporate.
- In a medium-sized bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar until it begins to fluff (1-2 minutes).
- Add the eggs, one at a time – mixing well after each.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture – alternating with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice and then vanilla extract.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan – filling the cups ¾ full.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
Notes: These work well frozen and reheated in the microwave.
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OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, Blue/Green/Yellow
Solula 18/8 Stainless Steel Ice Cream Cupcake Muffin Scoop, 3.4 Tablespoon Cupcake Muffin Batter Dispenser, 2-YEAR WarrantyRachael Ray Oven Lovin’ Non-Stick 12-Cup Muffin and Cupcake Pan, OrangeHamilton Beach 62682RZ Hand Mixer with Snap-On Case, WhiteOXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons with Magnetic SnapsHeat Resistant Silicone Spatula, 4 Pieces Mixer Colors Cooking Silicone Spatula Set, Mixing Batter Scraper Spoon Silicone Cook Tool for Baking, Pastry, and EnchiladasAmazonBasics Reusable Silicone Baking Cups, Pack of 12
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Edye says
My granny would like these a lot!
kathy pease says
This looks so yummy and I will have to try out the recipe 🙂
Jan Lee says
The recipe sounds great but I can’t have seeds, so I might make them for neighbors some time. I love lemon tho, maybe I could leave out the seeds? 🙂
Karen Puleski says
It should be fine without them 🙂
Buddy Garrett says
The muffins look delicious. The recipe sounds great.
Jeanna Schirm Massman says
I love lemon poppyseed muffins and the addition of yogurt is intriguing.
Leela says
I love lemon desserts.
Carol G says
These muffins look delicious. May have to try making them.
Molli Taylor says
can’t wait to try this recipe. we love the lemon poppyseed muffins at our local bakery!
Susan Hartman says
I love Lemon poppyseed anything. Im sure these are nice and moist with the yogurt in them. I could minus the sugar and add splenda and viola!
Amber says
yum! I’d love to use fresh lemon zest and maybe add some black sesame seeds with the poppy seeds just to mix things up!
Rosanne says
My mother always made these. I brings back memories of her. She’s been gone over 3 years and I just dreamt of her. Maybe she led me here:)
polly says
This is one of my husbands favorite kinds of muffins. Always yummy!
Edye says
Pinned! My grandma would love these 🙂
Jerry Marquardt says
Because the Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins looks as delicious as it does, I can’t wait to try this special recipe out. I only hope I will be able do as good as you did in those heartwarming photos.
Barrie says
Yes please! Hubby and I love lemon poppyseed muffins!
Kaycee says
Oh my goodness! I’m dying for something sweet and these look fantastic! When is the Jetson-like reality going to happen? I just want the robot that makes food appear. LOL
Judy Cox says
I would love these because anything with the Lemon flavor I love and they really look like they come out very good!!!
Terri Quick says
These look so yummy. I love anything lemon 🙂
Nancy says
These look delicious. They would be nice for breakfast, brunch or a simple dessert.
Mishelle Greening says
That recipe sounds wonderful – I am going to have to try it soon!
Mishelle
John Smith says
Lemon poppyseed muffins are pretty ideal!
Sarah L says
I like lemon in muffins like this.
Elizabeth Tarlow says
I love all things Lemon! Thanks for sharing this delicious Muffin recipe, I can’t wait to fix a batch!!
Debbie Campbell says
I love Lemons and poppyseed, so these would be great! Can’t wait to try out the recipe.
rita leonard says
This looks delicious but I can’t eat poppyseeds. Would they be as good without them?
Dana Rodriguez says
These look so good. Thanks for the recipe!
Clem says
this sounds really good, I’m sure my whole family would love it
Casey Garvey says
These muffins look delisious and easy! The greek yogurt ingredient defenatley threw me for a smile!
Calvin says
I like a good lemon muffin once in a while, poppy seed goes so well