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Lemon poppy seed muffins - Dr. Axe

Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe


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  • Author: Dr. Josh Axe
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These healthy lemon poppy seed muffins are delicious for breakfast or dessert and are extremely easy to make with nutritious ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup coconut sugar
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1⅓ cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 34 tablespoons poppyseeds
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup goat milk yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  3. Add egg yolks one at time and mix well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients, poppy seed and lemon zest.
  5. Combine all mixtures but add them together slowly, mixing continuously.
  6. Add yogurt, lemon juice and vanilla.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form and fold them into muffin batter.
  8. Fill lined muffin tins and bake for 20–25 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Breads & Muffins, Breakfasts
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 61g
  • Calories: 176
  • Sugar: 6.4g
  • Sodium: 119mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 20.4g
  • Fiber: 1.9g
  • Protein: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 49mg