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Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Zesty Glaze

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a simple, bright breakfast or brunch option. These moist, lemon-infused muffins use Greek yogurt for a tender, cake-like crumb, while poppy seeds add a pleasant, subtle crunch. Soft and slightly crisp at the same time, they’re a delightful twist on a classic muffin.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins –Simple and easy recipe for bright and sunny breakfast or brunch- moist, lemon infused muffins made with Greek yogurt. Slight crunch from poppy seeds makes really interesting twist on the classic, plain lemon muffins.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

While a bakery-style chocolate chip muffin or a blueberry muffin with streusel are always tempting choices, these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins shine in spring and anytime you want a citrusy start to the day. The recipe uses butter and Greek yogurt—no oil—resulting in a moist, tender muffin with a light, fluffy texture.

Freshly squeezed lemon juice and grated lemon zest are mixed into the batter so each muffin bursts with bright citrus flavor. A simple glaze of powdered sugar and lemon juice adds a sweet-tart finish that enhances the lemon notes; it’s optional but recommended if you enjoy an extra touch of glaze with your muffins.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins –Simple and easy recipe for bright and sunny breakfast or brunch- moist, lemon infused muffins made with Greek yogurt. Slight crunch from poppy seeds makes really interesting twist on the classic, plain lemon muffins.

These muffins are straightforward to make—no complicated techniques required. Mix a few basic ingredients, spoon the batter into a muffin tin, and bake. The result is a batch of citrusy, tender muffins perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack with tea.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins –Simple and easy recipe for bright and sunny breakfast or brunch- moist, lemon infused muffins made with Greek yogurt. Slight crunch from poppy seeds makes really interesting twist on the classic, plain lemon muffins.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins drizzled with icing.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

  • img 4079 5Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • img 4079 6Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • img 4079 7Total Time: 25 minutes
  • img 4079 8Yield: 12 muffins
  • img 4079 9Category: Breakfast
  • img 4079 10Method: Oven
  • img 4079 11Cuisine: English

Description

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a bright, easy breakfast option. Moist, citrus-forward muffins made with Greek yogurt and a touch of poppy seeds for texture—soft, tender, and lightly crunchy in every bite.

Ingredients

For Muffins:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 5.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds; set aside.
  3. Beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute). Add the sugar and cream until light. Mix in the eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and Greek yogurt just until combined. Add the lemon juice and mix briefly.
  4. Fold in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined—not overmixing.
  5. Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled muffins. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3–5 days, or freeze for up to two months.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins