Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor, these healthy lemon poppy seed muffins are made with oat flour, and are naturally gluten free, dairy free (no yogurt!), and sweetened with applesauce.

Lemon poppy seed muffins in a white muffin tin on a white background with a yellow and white striped hand towel.

About this Recipe

These oat flour lemon poppy seed muffins are bursting with lemon flavor, and naturally sweetened with apple sauce and a little maple syrup.

The poppy seeds add a little crunch, and the tender oat flour muffins are reminiscent of a decadent bakery treat, without the extra sugar.

We love lemon poppy seed no yogurt muffins with a generous dollop of whipped coconut cream, traditional whipped cream, or even a simple buttercream frosting, and take them from an everyday treat into fun cupcake territory.

If you have the time, I highly recommended this option.

Of course, these gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins are delightful just as they are, and couldn’t be easier to make, as they can be whipped up in just one bowl.

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Lemon poppy seed muffin on a white background topped with coconut whipped cream and lemon zest.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Notes & Adaptations

Top the muffins with Vanilla Bean Sea Salt Coconut Whipped Cream for a lightly sweet take on cupcakes.

Skip the poppy seeds if you don’t have them on hand, the muffins will still taste amazing.

These muffins can also be made with almond flour for another gluten free option, or whole wheat flour will also work.

Make your own oat flour for this recipe by placing 2 ⅓ cups whole rolled oats in a blender and blending until a coarse flour forms.

You can purchase pre-made oat flour at many grocery stores and natural food markets or online. 

If you are gluten-free be sure to buy oats that are specifically labeled gluten-free.

Lemon poppy seed muffins in a white muffin tin on a white background with a yellow and white striped hand towel.
Lemon poppy seed muffins in a white muffin tin on a white background with a yellow and white striped dish cloth.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Gluten-Free)

Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor, these healthy lemon poppy seed muffins are made with oat flour, are naturally gluten free, dairy free (no yogurt!), and sweetened with applesauce.

Ingredients

  • cup melted coconut oil, or other neutral flavored oil such as avocado
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup unsweetened applesauce
  • cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ⅓ cups gluten free oat flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions 

  • Heat the oven to 350F.
  • Prepare a 12-section muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the oat flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Add the lemon zest and poppy seeds, stirring until just combined.
  • Fill each section of a 12-section muffin tin with roughly ¼ cup batter, then bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges begin to pull away from the sides and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then cool the rest on a cooling rack.

Notes

Nutrition information calculated for one muffin.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 239kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 151mg, Sodium: 114mg, Potassium: 184mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 223IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 2mg
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