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Easy One-Bowl Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe with Cream Cheese Glaze

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These easy one-bowl lemon poppy seed muffins with a tangy cream cheese glaze are perfect for breakfast or brunch, offering a bright, fresh flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120 grams)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (110 grams)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (90 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in the poppy seeds gently to distribute evenly.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. While muffins cool on a rack for 15 minutes, prepare the cream cheese glaze by beating together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice until smooth and glossy.
  8. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the slightly warm muffins.
  9. Let the glaze set for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Let the glaze set before serving to avoid melting and dripping. An ice cream scoop helps portion batter evenly. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen unglazed for up to 3 months.

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