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Moist Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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These moist and tender gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins are a family-friendly treat with a bright citrus flavor and a delightful poppy seed crunch. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, they are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (200g) almond flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated from unwaxed lemons)
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) plain Greek yogurt (can swap for dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil (neutral oils like canola or avocado)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners or spray lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest until evenly distributed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into 12 muffin liners, filling about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Check at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they are done.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Room temperature eggs mix better. Muffins freeze well; thaw at room temperature or warm briefly before serving. For a dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt and substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil. Optional blueberry addition or lemon glaze can enhance flavor.

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