Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffies: A Delightful Treat
Enjoy these moist and tender Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffies, bursting with bright citrus flavor and a delightful poppy seed crunch. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.
Equipment
- muffin pan
- Muffin liners
- large bowl
- whisk
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup buttermilk or substitute with plain regular yogurt or homemade buttermilk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract optional
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated zucchini from 1-2 zucchinis, pressed to remove excess moisture
- 2 large lemons, zested
- 2 ½ tsp poppy seeds
- 2 Tbsp sparkling sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, extracts, and eggs.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until they are almost combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini, lemon zest, and poppy seeds until just combined. Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin liners, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Tap the pan gently on the counter to level the batter.
- If using, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with sparkling sugar. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Buttermilk can be substituted with plain regular yogurt or homemade buttermilk made by stirring vinegar into regular milk. Grate the zucchini and lightly press it to remove excess moisture; peeling is optional for removing green color.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins. Almond extract and sparkling sugar are optional additions. Fill muffin liners only 3/4 full to prevent overflow during baking.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the batter. Ensure zucchini is grated and excess moisture is pressed out. Substitutions for buttermilk are provided for flexibility.