Vegan Lemon Poppy Muffins

Brighten up your mornings with these delightful Vegan Lemon Poppy Muffins. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a hint of sweetness, these fluffy muffins are a delicious and wholesome treat. Made with ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and maple syrup, they offer a guilt-free way to indulge your sweet tooth. The addition of poppy seeds adds a subtle crunch and visual appeal, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

These vegan muffins are not only scrumptious but also easy to whip up. Plus, with a simple lemon glaze for an extra touch of sweetness, you’ll have a batch of bakery-worthy treats ready in no time.

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Makes 12 large muffins | Vegan

Ingredients

½ cup (109 grams) coconut oil, melted and cooled

½ cup (120 milliliters) maple syrup

½ cup (122 grams) unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup (120 grams) plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided

¾ cup (90 grams) whole-wheat flour

½ teaspoon kosher salt

2½ teaspoons baking powder

½ cup (120 milliliters) almond milk

1 teaspoon lemon zest

juice of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Glaze

¼ cup (59 milliliters) lemon juice

¼ cup (50 grams) sugar

coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Prepare muffin tins with nonstick spray or liners.
2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix coconut oil and maple syrup until well-combined. Add applesauce and vanilla; mix until well-combined.
3. In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt and baking powder. Alternate adding ¼ of flour mixture to wet mixture alternating with ¼ of milk. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and poppy seeds. Spoon batter into muffin tins.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes in tins, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
5. For the glaze, in a small saucepan, simmer lemon juice and sugar over medium heat until it turns into a light syrup, about 3 to 5 minutes. Brush cooled muffins with lemon syrup and sprinkle with coarse sugar (if using).

Per serving (1 muffin): 209 calories | 3 grams protein | 29 grams carbs | 10 grams fat

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