Description
These Zesty Lemon Muffins are a bright and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with fresh lemon zest and juice, Greek yogurt, and a hint of vanilla, they deliver a moist, tender crumb with a delightful tang. Quick and easy to prepare, these muffins are sure to become a favorite for any lemon lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup whole milk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted and slightly cooled butter, eggs, Greek yogurt, whole milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the batter together until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or glazing.
Notes
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, brush warm muffins with a simple lemon glaze made by mixing ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- To vary the recipe, add ½ cup of white chocolate chips or fresh blueberries to the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
