Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a quick & easy breakfast recipe for the whole family. Great for weekend mornings with coffee or when rushing off to work. So good!

Who loves lemon? We really love lemon & poppy seeds & so I’m always looking for new and creative ways to add that combo to our daily menu.

Since I’m all about homemade breakfast recipes like blueberry granola cereal, easy banana bread & homemade muffins, I just had to whip up a batch of these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins over the weekend to start our days off right.

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Sometimes I like to add a lemony glaze over the top of these. But most of the time they are just perfect right out of the oven when they are just a little bit warm still.

Paired with a cup of yogurt or a smoothie- you have yourself one awesome breakfast. My kids love having these because they are on the go more than ever & these help them stay nourished without taking a lot of time. Muffins are such great grab-n-go food & we all love them!

This recipe makes one dozen, so a lot of times I will double or triple it so we have breakfast already made to last through the week.

It doesn’t take me any longer to whip them up & then I don’t have to think about breakfast all week long. So perfect for these hectic weekday mornings.

Don’t you just want to grab one? I’m telling you – so good!

Poppy Seed Muffins

Here are some commonly asked questions

Can I use a sugar substitute?

I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.

Should I use salted or unsalted butter?

I personally use whatever I have on hand. But if you are watching your salt intake, stick with the unsalted butter for these muffins.

What is the best way to store leftover poppy seed muffins?

I like to keep mine in an airtight container at room temperature. You can refrigerate them if you live in an overly hot or humid climate. But these should be fine for up to 3 days on the counter or in the pantry.

To make Homemade Poppy Seed Muffins you will need…

• all-purpose flour
• salt
• poppy seeds
• baking powder
• baking soda
• butter-room temperature
• granulated sugar
• eggs
• sour cream
• vanilla extract
• lemon zest- opt
• lemon juice

Can these poppy seed muffins be frozen?

You bet they can. Just place them in an airtight container or zip-top bag, label with the date, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To defrost, place in the refrigerator the night before serving.

HOW DO YOU MAKE Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins?

1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. Line a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners & set aside.
3. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds, set aside.
4. Beat the butter on high speed until creamy, then add sugar & beat together.
5. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest & sour cream, mix just until combined.
6. Fold in the lemon juice and then add the flour mixture & mix until just combined.
7. Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling each well 3/4 full.
8. Bake for 5 minutes at 425F degrees, then lower the oven temperature to 350F degrees & bake for 10-15 minutes more or until a toothpick test comes out clean.

Lemon Poppyseed Muffin Recipe

Products I love when making Poppy Seed Muffins…

This Poppy Seed Muffins recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you most likely have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade muffins before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love these. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this muffin recipe.

• all-purpose flour
• table salt
• poppy seeds
• baking powder
• baking soda
• granulated sugar
• vanilla extract
• lemon juice
• these simple but elegant wrappers
• mixer
• spatulas
• these muffin tins

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a quick & easy breakfast recipe for the whole family. Great for weekend mornings with coffee or when rushing off to work. So good!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon, muffins, poppy seed

Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 6 tbsp butter-room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ⅔ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp lemon zest- opt
• 3 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425F.
• Line a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners & set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds, set aside.
• Beat the butter on high speed until creamy, then add sugar & beat together.
• Add the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest & sour cream, mix just until combined.
• Fold in the lemon juice and then add the flour mixture & mix until just combined.
• Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling each well 3/4 full.
• Bake for 5 minutes at 425F degrees, then lower the oven temperature to 350F degrees & bake for 10-15 minutes more or until a toothpick test comes out clean.