Lemon Orange Poppyseed Muffins

5 from 1 vote

Lemon Orange Poppyseed Muffins! Lightly sweetened, creamy and bursting with citrus flavor. These muffins are quick to make, super soft and are a healthier treat! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Resting Time5

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: muffins

Calories: 124kcal

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

For the muffins:

1 cup Greek yogurt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 1/2 cup Gluten Free Rolled Oats
1/4 cup coconut sugar
2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

For the icing:

1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a muffin pan with muffin liners or spray cavities with nonstick cooking spray.
To a food processor or blender, add oats, Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, orange extract and lemon juice. Beat mixture on high for several minutes until smooth and creamy.
Add coconut sugar, poppy seeds, lemon, coconut oil, baking power, baking soda and salt. Blend until smooth.
Divide the muffin mixture evenly among 12 muffin cavities. Bake 20 minutes until slightly golden. Remove muffins from muffin pan and cool on a rack. Sprinkle the lemon and orange zest from
While the muffins cool, whisk together the ingredients for the optional icing in a bowl. Blend until the sugar has dissolved.
Once the muffins are cooled, drizzle them with the icing.

Notes

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This recipe has not been tested with other flours.

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