Muffins

Sweet & Simple Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

January 28, 2016

These muffins are so yummy! They have a light, moist cake full of lemon flavor and some woody notes thanks to the poppy seeds. A sweet and simple glaze across the top and you have the makings of some perfect accompanying treats for an afternoon tea!

Muffins:
3 eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup water
3 T. lemon zest
1 t. lemon extract
1 T. poppy seeds
1 1/2 cups flour
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. salt

Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 T. heavy cream

Start by whisking together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, butter, lemon zest, lemon extract, and poppy seeds. Mix it all together and then stir in...
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Nutritions

Calories
242

Sodium
264mg
11% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
30g
10% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 8g 41%

Polysaturated Fat 0.8800000000000001g 5%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 22%

Cholesterol 34mg 11%

Sodium 264mg 11%

Potassium 162mg 4%

Protein 2g 5%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 4%

Sugar 17g 34%

Vitamin A 392IU 7%

Vitamin B6 0.31mg 15%

Vitamin C 2mg 4%

Calcium 64mg 6%

Iron 0.95mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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