Small-Batch Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (with Sicilian Lemon Oil)
These small batch lemon poppy seed muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with bright lemon flavor from fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, yogurt, poppy seeds, and fragrant Sicilian lemon oil. This easy recipe makes just six muffins, perfect for a quick homemade treat.
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Equipment
- 6-cup muffin tin
- Paper muffin liners
- Citrus juicer
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- ¾ cup All-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp Granulated sugar
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ¼ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Pinch of Salt
- 1 tbsp Poppy seeds
- ¼ cup Sicilian lemon oil (or 2 tbsp lemon oil + 2 tbsp neutral oil for milder flavor)
- ¼ cup Plain yogurt (lactose-free if needed)
- 1 Large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175 °C / 350 °F. Line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ¾ cup All-purpose flour, 6 tbsp Granulated sugar, ½ tsp Baking powder, ¼ tsp Baking soda, 1 Pinch of Salt, and 1 tbsp Poppy seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup Sicilian lemon oil , ¼ cup Plain yogurt , 1 Large egg, Zest of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, and 1 tsp Vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined — don’t overmix.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
If you do not have Sicilian lemon oil, use ¼ cup neutral oil, such as sunflower or canola oil, and add the zest of 1 extra lemon for more lemon flavor. You can also use ¼ cup neutral oil plus ¼ to ½ teaspoon lemon extract. Start with the smaller amount, because lemon extract can taste quite strong.
Because these muffins are very moist, they are best enjoyed fresh and should be eaten within 2 days. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 6 Muffins
Calories: 130kcal
