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Easy Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe with Zesty Glaze for Perfect Breakfast

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Light, bright, and vegan-friendly lemon poppy seed muffins with a zesty glaze, perfect for a fuss-free breakfast or casual brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened plant-based milk (almond or oat milk recommended)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) neutral oil (avocado or refined coconut oil preferred)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, plant-based milk, neutral oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and pourable.
  9. Once muffins are cool, drizzle or spoon the glaze over the tops. Optionally, sprinkle extra lemon zest or poppy seeds for presentation.
  10. Allow the glaze to set at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Let muffins cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting. If lemons are very juicy, reduce lemon juice slightly in batter to avoid sogginess. Tent muffins with foil if browning too quickly.

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