Lemon Yogurt Poppy Seed Muffins Lighter Recipes

LEMON YOGURT-POPPY SEED MUFFINS (LIGHTER RECIPE)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or line with paper baking cups. In large bowl, beat milk, applesauce, oil, yogurt and egg product until well blended. Stir in remaining muffin ingredients just until flour is moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
• Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan. In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm muffins.

HEALTHY GREEK YOGURT LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place muffin liners in a 12-count muffin tin or spray with non stick spray. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, honey, yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix thoroughly.
• Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in poppy seeds.
• Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, filling 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 5 minutes at 425 degrees then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Allow to cool in pan for ten minutes before transferring to cooling rack to cool completely.
• Keep in an air tight container for up to 5 days or keep in the freezer (we just put them in gallon-sized freezer bags) for up to 30 days - makes a great on-the-go breakfast or snack!