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Small Batch Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

5 from 1 vote
Light, fluffy & citrusy small batch lemon poppy seed muffins
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings6 muffins
Calories332 kcal

Ingredients 

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

  • 125 g granulated sugar (½ c. + 2 tbsp.)
  • 2 tbsp. lemon zest (~2 lemons)
  • 56 g unsalted butter melted (¼ c.)
  • 1 ½ tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • ¼ tsp. almond extract
  • 130 g buttermilk room temperature (4 ½ oz.)
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 150 g all purpose flour (1 ¼ c.)
  • 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. poppy seeds

Lemon Simple Syrup

  • 30 g fresh lemon juice (2 tbsp.)
  • 30 g granulated sugar (2 tbsp.)

Instructions 

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

  • To a small mixing bowl, add the sugar and lemon zest. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Add in the melted butter, oil, egg, almond extract, and buttermilk. Whisk the mixture until it is cohesive and well combined.
  • Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Gently stir the batter together just until no flour streaks remain.
  • Optional: Cover the batter and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour. This will help get a higher-rising muffin.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F / 220°C. Line a muffin tin with 6 parchment liners, alternating between each cup.
  • Evenly distribute the lemon poppy seed batter between the six parchment liners.
  • Bake the muffins at 425°F for 5 minutes. Without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350°F / 175°C. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.

Lemon Simple Syrup

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and sugar. Microwave the mixture in 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Once the muffins come out of the oven, brush them with a generous amount of simple syrup.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 312IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg