
Low Fat Poppy Seed Muffins
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
These Low Fat Poppy Seed Muffins are one of my favorite go to treats when I want something sweet without the guilt. The beauty of this recipe is how incredibly quick it comes together, ready to bake in just 15 minutes. I love using buttermilk because it keeps these muffins tender and moist while being naturally low in fat, and the bright lemon zest paired with poppy seeds gives them such a lovely fresh flavor. They're perfect for busy mornings or when you need an easy snack that actually feels a bit indulgent. Best of all, they won't break the bank.
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Ingredients
- 237 mlflour
- 710 mlsugar
- 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 tablespoonlemon zest
- 1 tablespoonpoppy seed
- 237 mllow-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoonsbutter(melted)
- 11 egg
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Instructions
- 1
Lightly spoon flour into the measuring cup and level with knife. Place flour and the remaining dry ingredients in a bowl and mix with a whisk. Stir in lemon zest and poppy seeds. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
- 2
Combine buttermilk, butter and egg. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
- 3
Spoon batter into muffin pan with muffin cup liners. Bake at 200 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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