Description
These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are gluten-free and the perfect brunch treat! Each bite is crazy moist and filled with fresh citrus flavor. Drizzle with a lemon glaze for the ultimate bite!
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 2 cups gluten free 1:1 baking flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze: (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- To a large bowl add gluten free flour, lemon zest, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Next, to a medium bowl add maple syrup, greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, lemon juice, vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk together until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix together with a spatula until everything is well combined.
- Scoop your batter into muffin pan – filling 3/4 of the way full or all the way full for bakery style muffins.
- Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly browned on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
Lemon Glaze: (optional)
- For the lemon glaze, mix powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice together until there are no more clumps and mixture is smooth.
- Drizzle over each muffin while hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 223 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
