Description
Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a delightful way to brighten your mornings. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor and the satisfying crunch of poppy seeds, these fluffy muffins offer a refreshing twist that’s perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack. Easy to whip up, they’re sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy them warm with a cup of coffee for the ultimate start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg