Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a delightful blend of tangy citrus and nutty crunch, all wrapped in a soft, moist crumb. Bursting with bright lemon flavor and speckled with poppy seeds, they’re a guilt-free treat that’s ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 6 Tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 lemons, zested
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1½ Tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg
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