These low-carb Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are lightly scented with fresh lemon and have just enough sweetness to make a satisfying snack or breakfast treat. They work well plain, spread with a little soft butter, or topped with a simple cream cheese frosting for a special occasion. They’re ideal for entertaining, meal prep for the week, or throwing in your bag when your day is busy.
This recipe is straightforward: everything is mixed in one bowl and spooned into muffin liners. It produces a small batch of six muffins, but the recipe can easily be doubled to yield a dozen. Because it comes together quickly—about 10 minutes of prep—you can have fresh lemon-scented muffins in no time. They bake small and tender, making them perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert.
Lately one of our large grocery stores has been rearranging its aisles, and I’ve had to relearn where everything is. What once took five minutes can now feel like a mini-marathon when I pick the wrong aisle. If you’re searching for poppy seeds, I finally found them with the other spices—so they’re still easy to track down once you know where to look.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
- Course
- Dessert
- Cuisines
- American, Keto, low carb
- Servings
- 6 Muffins
- Calories
- 179
- Author
- Karami Urbanoski
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Almond Flour
- 1/8 Cup Psyllium Husks
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 2 Tbsp Swerve Powdered Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tsp Poppy Seeds
- 1/2 Medium / Large Lemon – juice and zest of half a lemon
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Combine all ingredients in one bowl and mix well for at least 3 minutes until evenly combined.
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Line six muffin cups with large or extra-large paper liners, or use silicone liners. Fill each liner about three-quarters full.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center: if wet batter sticks to it, bake 2–3 minutes longer and test again.
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Allow the muffins to cool before removing the liners; they can stick to the paper if removed while warm.
Nutrition Information
All nutrition facts are estimates calculated by a third party. Actual values will vary depending on brands, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
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