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    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Recipe (Gluten Free, DF, Paleo)

    Published: Mar 14, 2019 by Stephanie 7 Comments

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    This Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe is light, moist and bursting with fresh lemony flavor. A healthy delicious muffin that's perfect for an easy breakfast or snack. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, No Added Refined Sugars.

    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin on a white plate with yellow trim and topped with fresh lemon zest.

    So when it comes to healthy baking I have to admit that muffins are usually one of my go to's....

    Always, always experimenting & looking for fresh tasty ways to switch em up.

    Cause muffins are just the perfect snack or grab & go breakfast.

    And since I'm all about easy, healthy tasty food...

    Then muffins are just one of those things that happen to make my life a little easier. 

    Why muffins are a good choice for breakfast and snacks?

    • They're easy to prepare
    • You can customize them according to what you like
    • Can be made ahead and frozen...
    • So you'll always have healthy snacks available
    • Kid friendly
    • Portable and perfect for lunch boxes
    • You control the ingredients... including the amount of sugar, carbs, etc.
    Muffin on a wire cooling rack.

    And since you don't have to compromise flavor to achieve that then....

    You can easily prepare a yummy muffin to your family's liking and food allergies.

    Ingredients for this Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe:

    • Almond & Coconut Flour
    • Poppy seeds
    • Lemons
    • Eggs
    • Coconut oil- unrefined
    • Coconut milk
    • Maple syrup
    • Vanilla extract
    • Baking soda

    Can I substitute any of these ingredients?

    I wouldn't recommend substituting the flour since you'll end up with a totally different texture based on the flour used.

    Coconut flour can be really tricky to bake with since it tends to absorb a lot of liquid.

    But you could easily swap out the milk with another non-dairy milk such as almond or cashew milk.

    And the sweetener could also be swapped out with honey.

    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

    Can I make a double batch and freeze these muffins?

    Yes, yes, and yes.. 😉

    Definitely freezer friendly, so if you're planning on keeping them longer then a week I'd suggest popping them in a freezer safe container.

    More YUMMY Muffin recipes.......

    Cranberry Orange Muffin

    Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Coconut Flour Pumpkin Banana Muffins 

    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin cut in half on a plate with a lemon slice.

     

    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins stacked on top of each other and garnished with fresh lemon zest.

    Until next time-xoxo

    Stephanie

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    5 from 6 votes

    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe (Gluten Free, DF, Paleo)

    These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are perfect for a tasty healthy breakfast or snack and are loaded with fresh lemony flavor.
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, Dairy Free, Gluten Free
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 9 muffins
    Calories 287kcal
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    Dry ingredients:

    • 2 cups blanched almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • 1 tbsp. poppy seeds
    • ¼ tsp. salt

    Wet ingredients:

    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    • 1 large lemon juice & zest (about ¼ cup juice)
    • ⅓ cup coconut milk
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin tin with baking cups.
    • In large mixing bowl whisk together flours, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt.
    • Meanwhile in small bowl combine beaten eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, zest, coconut oil, coconut milk & maple syrup.
    • Pour wet ingredients into bowl with dry and whisk together until thoroughly combined.
    • Using an ice cream scoop spoon equal portions into baking cups.
    • Bake in preheated oven approximately 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

    Notes

    Use room temperature eggs- you can easily bring them up to room temperature by putting them in a bowl of warm water.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcal
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    Comments

    1. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life

      March 14, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      I'm a big fan of recipes like this that are freezer friendly! And I'm dairy-free, so this is perfect!

      Reply
    2. Toni

      March 14, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      I love that lemony flavor! So yummy!!

      Reply
    3. Kiki Johnson

      March 14, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      YES, these sound like a muffins recipe that I need in my life! They look so moist and love that they are gluten-free too!

      Reply
    4. Valentina

      March 14, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      Poppy seed + lemon is such a classic and delicious combination. We've been really into healthy muffins for our "on-the-go" breakfasts lately, and with a a gluten-free son, this will be the perfect addition. Love it. Thank you.

      Reply
    5. Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites

      March 14, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      Oh I just love lemon baked goodies! These would be a great grab and go breakfast or treat! Wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Patty Anthony

        March 14, 2019 at 9:50 pm

        I love these! My Mom might make them for me. I'm stuck in bed till I can walk again... I want to ask about the Nutrition Information: calories, carbs, etc.

        Reply
        • Stephanie

          March 14, 2019 at 10:02 pm

          Hi Patty, the calories are listed in the recipe card along with serving size and the carbs are approximately 14.5 g per serving if you needed that. Hope this helps 😉

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