Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; sparkling sugar for garnish (optional); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; 2 tablespoons avocado oil or canola oil; 3/4 cup milk of choice (I use whole milk); 1/2 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt (or whole milk regular yogurt); 2 eggs room temperature; 2 tablespoons lemon zest (approximately 2 lemons); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
sparkling sugar for garnish (optional)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoons avocado oil or canola oil
3/4 cup milk of choice (I use whole milk)
1/2 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt (or whole milk regular yogurt)
2 eggs room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon zest (approximately 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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Instructions

Melt the butter and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or spray with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk melted butter, oil, milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon zest and juice, vanilla, and almond extract until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold them together using a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing; the batter should be thick and airy.
Divide the batter equally among the muffin pan. Optionally, sprinkle sparkling sugar on top before baking.
Place the muffins in the oven's middle rack and bake for 15-18 minutes. A toothpick should come out with a few crumbs when inserted into the center.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest from organic lemons.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 180
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.