40 Reviews of Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

From: Mel T

On Oct 11, 2005

I tried this recipe in hopes of duplicating the lemon poppyseed muffin I love at a local coffeehouse. Not only does the recipe meet my expectations, it surpasses them! These are absolutely lovely. I used fat-free vanilla yogurt and omitted the vanilla extract. I also used a little extra milk and lemon juice since my yogurt amount was a bit shy. I only had salted butter on hand, so I used it but omitted the salt amount. And, since I love poppy seeds, there's probably a tiny bit extra of those in there too. I think the folding in of the egg whites at the end (something you don't usually see for muffins) is important to this recipe. All in all, they're very tender, delicate, and lemony muffins that I will make again and again! Thanks!

From: JKompelien

On Apr 8, 2006

Excellent muffins. I doubled the batch to make Texas size muffins. Got 6 texas and 12 reg sized muffins out of boubled batch. Very good will definately make often!

From: Chef #1163952

On Feb 9, 2009

I made the following changes and they came out absolutely delicious and healthier. Replace 1/2 the butter w/ applesauce, use Spenda baking blend in place of the sugar (you only have to use half when using Splenda baking blend), repaced half the flour w/ whole wheat pastry flour, added blueberries.

From: a la mode

On Dec 13, 2004

Well... I didn't follow your recipe exactly... oops! But I wanted to let you all know that if you add the egg in at one time, it doesn't work... lol jut a warning

From: evelyn/athens

On Nov 14, 2004

These muffins were perfect...light, lemony, lovely crunch of poppy seeds (LOVE the lemon/poppy seed combo)very moist, and super easy! The whole family loved them.

From: Choc_chic the hippie

On Sep 14, 2007

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Perfect texture and taste. Won me first prize in the royal show. Definately a recipe to remember.

From: Marg (CaymanDesigns)

On Jun 30, 2006

I made these for my lemon loving daughter and adored them. I only had one large lemon so they weren't quite as lemony as they were supposed to be but that just gives me an excuse to make them again! Next time I think I'll try adding a little lemon extract too. Very moist and light, a winner! Thanks KC!

From: Pinot Grigio

On Jan 27, 2008

My 4yr old son's favorite muffins are lemon poppyseed. Everytime we go to the coffee shop I buy one for him and he shares it with his little brother. Usually they have about half left and they eat it the next day for breakfast. Today I made these and they ate 3 between the two of them! I guess I'm the only one who thought that these were kind of a lot of work for muffins (I usually make fresh muffins from scratch in the morning several times a week and they are usually one-bowl types with no mixer required). I normally couldn't handle that many steps in the morning before my coffee, but I wanted to make these especially for my boys. Followed recipe exactly and used plain yogurt - ended up with 12 muffins done in 17 mins. I ate 3 myself right out of the oven they were that good. I found them to be just the right amount of lemon for me and they were so light and fluffy - not heavy like the coffee shop muffins, so I guess all the extra work was worth it. Husband said they were the best lemon poppyseed muffins he ever had. Best thing was that it cost me less to make a whole dozen than to buy just one at the coffee shop. Thank you for a yummy recipe our whole family enjoyed!

From: CulinaryExplorer

On Jan 14, 2008

Great Muffins! Very light and fluffy texture and a great delicate taste! Quite simple too! I used Vanilla yogurt as that was what I had on hand. I thought the lemon flavor was a bit subtle so next time I may add a bit of lemon extract rather than vanilla. Cooked up perfectly though, thanks!

From: Loves2Teach

On Dec 16, 2006

A friend made these as a gift, and I was amazed at how good they were. I am used to having poppy seeds in savory foods- but really liked them. Will have to make them for dh soon. Thanks for sharing!