Why will you FALL IN LOVE WITH these lemon muffins
This vegan lemon poppy seed muffin recipe is easy, delicious, and perfect to have with coffee at breakfast or tea in the afternoon. The best part of this recipe is deciding if you want to bake muffins, a bundt cake, or a loaf. This recipe works either way.
- We use the whole lemon. This lemon bread is made with the juice and zest of lemons.
- One bowl. There is no need to use a mixer or any other kitchen gadgets; you do everything in one mixing bowl. The key is to put the ingredients in the order the recipe calls for.
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE VEGAN LEMON MUFFINS
- All-purpose flour, you can use whole wheat flour as long as it is finely ground. If you use white flour, it is better to use an unbleached one.
- Baking powder, if you can look for a baking powder WITHOUT aluminum.
- Baking soda. Sea salt
- Coconut oil, olive oil, or avocado oil
- Maple syrup; you could also use agave syrup and cane sugar
- Rice milk, almond milk, or other plant-based milk
- Lemon juice and lemon zest
- Poppy seeds
How to make vegan lemon poppy seed muffins?
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the liquid ingredients minus the lemon juice and mix well.
- Add the lemon juice, zest, and poppy seeds. Mix.
- Divide the dough into your favorite baking pan. Bake and enjoy
VEGAN LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS
This recipe for vegan lemon poppy seed muffins is delicious,and full of flavors. It is a one-bowl recipe that can be baked as muffins or loaf.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached wheat flour use whole wheat pastry flour for a lighter texture
- 1/4 cup unrefined sugar
- 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil liquid form or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup almond or rice milk increase the milk for extra moisture
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- Optional: 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana for extra moisture and softness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a muffin tray with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the coconut oil (warmed to liquid form if solid), maple syrup, and almond/rice milk. Mix well.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and poppy seeds to the wet ingredients. If you’re adding applesauce or mashed banana, include it here.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (avoid overmixing).
- Divide the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Start checking at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Let the muffins cool in the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
If you prefer a glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for a simple lemon glaze to drizzle over the cooled muffins.
You can substitute 1/4 cup applesauce or mashed banana for extra moisture, especially in drier climates or with flour that absorbs more liquid.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piecesCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 155mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg
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Soy Ale Graf, mexicana en Texas y la creadora de AleCooks y Piloncillo&Vainilla, donde comparto recetas fáciles, deliciosas y para toda la familia — algunas mexicanas, en su mayoría basadas en plantas — pensadas para disfrutarse todo el día, todos los días. Con una licenciatura en Historia del Arte y una Certificación como Chef Profesional en Cocina Basada en Plantas, llevo más de una década creando contenido donde se unen mis dos pasiones: la comida y el storytelling.
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Mi enfoque está en recetas que reúnen a las personas alrededor de la mesa, haciendo de cada comida un momento sencillo, delicioso y significativo. También soy autora de Yo Cocino Latino, y mis recetas han sido destacadas en varias revistas y publicaciones en línea.
¡Sígueme en mis redes sociales para inspiración diaria, tips y recetas deliciosas! Y si alguna vez pruebas una de mis recetas — o tienes una receta familiar favorita — ¡me encantaría saberlo! Mándame un DM en Instagram y hablemos de comida. 🍽️✨
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