Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin {with Almond Flour}
These almond flour lemon poppy seed muffins are fluffy and moist, sweet and tangy. Made with almond flour, sweetened by maple syrup and packed with bright lemon flavors, they are the perfect spring breakfast recipe.
Drizzled with sweet and light coconut butter icing, these gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins are perfect for a light breakfast, snack or even dessert!
Spring is in full bloom here.
I have been digging all the spring vibes, fun colors, light flavors and getting outdoors (now I am a month postpartum).
These almond flour lemon poppy seed muffins are just perfect for this time of the year or all year-round.
They are light and bright, made with almond flour and sweetened by maple syrup, they are the perfect muffin recipe to add to your breakfast routine or you can even enjoy them as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients For Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These muffins are made with simple, clean ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand!
Dry Ingredients:
- Almond flour
- Tapioca flour
- Baking soda
- Poppy seeds
Wet ingredients:
- Eggs, room temp
- Maple syrup
- Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Lemon zest
- Coconut oil, melted (room temp)
- Vanilla extract
Icing Ingredients:
- Coconut butter
- Maple syrup
- Lemon juice (optional)
Note: the icing will be less smooth if you add the lemon juice.
How to Make Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
First, preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca flour, and baking soda, until there are no clumps.
Sifting the dry ingredients will help to ensure that no clumps are present.
Next, wash the skins of the lemons and zest one lemon (about 1 Tbsp of zest), set aside.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze to juice (remove seeds if needed). I love using this lemon juicer for quick and easy juicing.
Then, in a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, maple syrup, lemon juice, coconut oil and vanilla extract.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula.
Fold in lemon zest and poppy seeds.
lastly, scoop the lemon poppy seed muffin batter into a lined muffin pan.
Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle.
Once muffins are cooling, prepare the icing by melting the coconut butter and maple syrup. Mix in the lemon juice at the end, if using.
Drizzle the icing on top of the muffins once they are cooled.
Note: I tried adding 1 tsp of lemon juice in the icing and it was absolutely delicious, but it made the texture a bit more clumpy rather than smooth once it sat for a couple of minutes.
It didn’t bother me, but I just wanted to make a note of it here in case you decide to add the lemon juice so you didn’t think anything was wrong with your icing!
How to Store Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
You can keep these muffins covered at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer friendly?
You know it! These babies will stay good in the freezer for up to 2 months so feel free to meal prep some extras, my friends!
They are perfect for meal prep so you have extra snacks for the kiddos, lunches, breakfasts, or even dessert.
They’re pretty much good for everything.
What’s your favorite lemon and poppy seed recipe? Leave a comment below!
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Get the recipe:Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin (with Almond Flour)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups almond flour, packed
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 3 eggs, room temp
- 1/3 cup maple syrup **
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 large lemon juiced
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted, room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla
Fold-ins
- 1 lemon zested, ~1 tbsp
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
Icing
- 3 tbsp coconut butter, melted, room temp
- 1 tbsp maple syrup **
- 1 tsp lemon juice, optional *
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca flour, and baking soda, until there are no clumps. Sifting the dry ingredients will help to ensure that no clumps are present.
- Wash and dry the skins of the lemons and zest one lemon (about 1 Tbsp of zest), set aside. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze to juice (remove seeds if needed).
- In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, maple syrup, lemon juice, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients together. Gently mix with a spatula.
- Fold in lemon zest and poppy seeds.
- Scoop lemon poppy seed muffin batter into a lined muffin pan.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the top is slightly domed and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle.
Notes
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.
These were a hit at the potluck I brought them to! They were also easy to make! The only struggle I ran into was the icing on my second batch. On the first batch it came out perfect. When making the icing on the second batch, it kept coming out lumpy and thick (I did not add lemon juice to the icing!). It may be the brand I used? I used Artisana, Organics, Raw Coconut Butter. I added coconut oil to help thin it and it helped a little. Other than that, delish!