Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are bursting with fresh lemon flavor and made healthy by using a gluten-free flour, dairy-free coconut oil, and honey as a natural sweetener.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 283 kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup coconut oil melted
- 3 eggs large, room temperature
- ⅔ cup honey*
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup almond milk* room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups flour* gluten-free 1-to-1
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
Lemon Glaze (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Milk
- 1 tsp. Lemon zest
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a medium-sized bowl whisk together coconut oil, eggs, honey, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla.
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In a separate large bowl combine flour and baking soda. Whisk to combine.
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Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Add lemon zest and poppy seeds and mix well.
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Spray non-stick cooking spray into 12 cupcake liners in a muffin pan. Pour 1/3 cup batter into each liner.
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Bake muffins for 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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While muffins are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and lemon zest until smooth. Let muffins cool to room temperature and then drizzle glaze over muffins.
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Enjoy muffins immediately or store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
Recipe Notes
- Regular all-purpose flour can be used in place of the gluten-free 1-to-1 blend.
- Butter or vegan butter may be used in place of coconut oil.
- Maple syrup or agave nectar can be substituted for the honey.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 144mg6%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 5.8mg7%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.