Description
Delicious lemon muffins that are light and fluffy, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing gently until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding poppy seeds to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: muffins
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg