Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of almond poppyseed muffins, featuring a soft, fluffy texture and a delightful crunch from poppy seeds. With their nutty aroma and a hint of citrus, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Whip up a batch quickly for your next gathering, and watch as they become the star of the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, milk, almond extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider substituting almond extract with vanilla or adding chocolate chips for sweetness. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.