Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Step aside, blueberry muffins—these lemon poppy seed muffins are the spring breakfast we’ll be reaching for all season long. Filled with the perfect amount of bright lemon flavor, these soft and fluffy muffins are the ideal breakfast, snack, or even dessert. Add on an easy lemon glaze, and you’ve got a sweet treat that will brighten up the gloomiest of days. Ready to put the strawberry muffins and banana muffins aside? Here’s everything you need to know to perfect these sweet, fluffy, and bright muffins: 

How to make fluffy lemon poppy seed muffins:
Our secret to extra soft and fluffy muffins? We add in Greek yogurt to create a moist and fluffy texture, as well as beat all of our ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing—this could result in dry and crumbly muffins. 

How to make the glaze:
While you don’t need to add a glaze to these muffins, we think it adds an extra sweet touch that truly perfects these treats. All you need to do is stir together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to create the perfect glaze. If you really want to amp up the poppy seed vibes, feel free to add some to the glaze as well.

Storage:
These muffins make for a great make-ahead breakfast (or snack) to reach for throughout the week. Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for around 1 week, or freeze them for up to 1 month and defrost before eating.

Made these muffins? Let us know how it went in the comments below!