Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (No Yogurt + w/ Oat Flour)
Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor, these wholesome lemon poppy seed muffins are made naturally gluten free with oat flour, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup & applesauce. Let me show you how quick and easy they are to make in one bowl!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or other neutral flavored oil such as avocado)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ 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 350°F. 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 of 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
- More Lemon: These muffins are lightly lemon scented from the natural lemon juice and zest. For a more pronounced lemon flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract (or more to taste) along with the other ingredients.
- Oat Flour: 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.
- Alternative Flours: These muffins can also be made with almond flour for another gluten free option, or whole wheat flour will also work.
- Storage: Store covered at room temp for up to one day, then refrigerate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 12) | 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
