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Citrus Poppy Seed Muffins
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Citrus Poppy Seed Muffins

These Citrus Poppy Seed Muffins combine both orange and lemon zest for a little twist on the traditional Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 Muffins
Calories 287kcal
Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

  • 2 1/3 Cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Light brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Canola or vegetable oil
  • Juice and zest of 2 medium lemons
  • Juice and zest of 1 orange
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut milk yogurt for dairy free version or Greek or regular yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

For icing

  • 1 Cup Confectioner sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F degrees F. Spray 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with paper liners. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, orange juice, and orange zest together until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking after each addition. Whisk in the yogurt and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix together until flour is incorporated. The batter will be very thick.
  • Spoon the thick batter into the muffin tins, filling them all the way to the top. Bake for 5 minutes at 425F. Keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce oven temperature to 375F and continue to bake for 10-13 minutes longer until tops are lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Remove from tin and place on serving dish. Once completely cooled drizzle with icing if desired.

For the icing

  • mix sugar and lemon juice together until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1.6mg