Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Gluten-Free)

4g protein · 22 min · 233 kcal

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Gluten-Free)

These lemon poppy seed muffins are gluten-free and the perfect brunch treat! Each bite is extra moist and filled with fresh citrus flavor, especially when you add the 2-ingredient lemon glaze.

22 min12 servings233 kcal

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    To a large bowl add gluten free flour, lemon zest, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Next, to a medium bowl add maple syrup, greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, lemon juice, vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk together until combined.

  4. 4

    Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix together with a spatula until everything is well combined.

  5. 5

    Scoop your batter into muffin pan – filling 3/4 of the way full or all the way full for bakery style muffins.

  6. 6

    Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly browned on top.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven and let cool.

  8. 8

    --- Lemon Glaze: (optional) ---

  9. 9

    For the lemon glaze, mix powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice together until there are no more clumps and mixture is smooth.

  10. 10

    Drizzle over each muffin while hot.

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