Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Bright, zesty, and just the right amount of sweet! These gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins are the perfect quick breakfast, afternoon pick-me-up, or addition to a school lunchbox. Made with wholesome, gluten-free ingredients (not dairy-free, but can easily be made so if you prefer), this recipe offers a soft, moist texture with that yummy lemony taste and slight crunch of the poppy seeds.
Makes 12 Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups All-purpose Gluten Free Flour
- 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp almond flour
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp xanthan gum (if your GF flour already has xanthan gum, skip this)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- zest of 2 lemons
- 2-3tsp poppy seeds
- 1 stick + 1 tbsp of softened unsalted butter (can use dairy-free alternative if preferred)
- 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp milk, room temp (again, use plant milk if preferred)
- 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp plain yogurt (or dairy free alt)
- 2 medium eggs, room temp (or 2 flax eggs/6 tbsp aquafaba)
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
Lemon Drizzle (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- Poppy seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F - position rack in the middle. And line muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients except sugar- flours, baking powder, xanthan gum (if needed), baking soda, lemon zest, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl and hand mixer, beat together your butter and sugar until well combined. Add in the rest of your wet ingredients - milk, yogurt, eggs, and lemon juice - and mix until combined.
- Add wet ingredients into the bowl with your dry ingredients and whisk together until you get a thick but smooth batter.
- Scoop batter evenly into lined muffin tins.
- Bake at 375F for 18-20 minutes or until risen. They should have a golden brown top and a tooth pick inserted should come out clean/
- Let cool for 4-5 minutes in muffin tin and then remove to cool completely on a wire rack.
For Icing:
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. It will be runny. If too runny, add a bit more powdered sugar.
- Once the muffins are cooled, drizzle the icing over them and garnish with some extra poppy seeds.
Can be kept in an air-tight container in a cool place for up to 4 days.
Ingredients are available at Jo Anne's Place. View our store hours here.
Used our recipe? Tag us on social media so we can see and share your creations!
Fiddlehead season is here! After a long winter, fiddlehead season has finally arrived. Not familiar with fiddleheads or just want to learn a bit more about them, and how to cook them safely? Keep reading! You may have seen fiddleheads in the wild and not even realized it. That's because they are the furled fronds of a fledgling fern! The fiddlehead is the spiral of the plant that would unroll into a new frond of the fern plant. They are harvested before they unfurl, early in the season. Only the fiddleheads from certain fern varieties are safe to consume. Fiddleheads should never be eaten raw and must be cooked a certain way to be safe to eat, so be sure to follow the instructions below. Fiddleheads have been part of traditional diets in Northern France since the Middle Ages, and amongst many North American Indigenous populations for centuries. They are also popular in Asian cuisine dishes like gulai pakis.
Most candy and processed food products aren't naturally made with bright colors. They achieve that color by using synthetic food dyes. But are they safe for you?
Mother's Day gifting made easy at Jo Anne's Place!
Peptides are short chains of 2 to 50 amino acids that act like messengers telling your body what to do. Some are effective, some are not. Let's get into all of it!
Happy Easter! Looking to switch it up and try some new recipes this year? Here is a roundup of Easter
Small Changes with a Big Impact. April is Earth Month! With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, we wanted to share some simple ways to make your home more eco-friendly. Of course, sustainability is top of mind this time of year - but our hope is that the awareness around sustainability and habits created during Earth Month will be continued on throughout the year. Not only do sustainable habits benefit the Earth and the ecosystems we inhabit, but they also improve our lives by reducing waste and toxins in our homes and communities, saving us money, and supporting a more circular economy. Below are some small changes you can make to your daily routines that result in a more eco-friendly home:
For almost every junk food, there’s usually a healthier alternative. You might have to compromise on taste but its definitely worth it for health in the long run!
Who run the world? Girls! March is Women's History Month, and March 8th is International Women’s Day. What better time than this to lift up the women around us!
From improving your gut microbiome to reducing cholesterol and supporting weight loss, fiber plays a crucial role in your overall health. How Fiber Improves the Gut
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with these festive, healthier St. Patrick's Day recipes! We've added some brand new recipes to the list for 2025 - Slainte!