Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

4.60 from 164 ratings

Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are really simple to make and are loaded with bright lemon flavor. These muffins can easily be made dairy free too!

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: 12 muffins

By: Sharon Lachendro

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Ingredients

For the Muffins:

2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour see notes
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
zest from 1 medium lemon
2 large eggs room temperature
juice from 1 medium lemon
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/3 cup avocado oil
1/2 cup milk or unsweetened coconut milk see notes
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice about 1/2 a medium lemon
zest from 1 medium lemon

Instructions

To Make the Muffins:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemon extract, oil, and coconut milk until completely combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Transfer the batter to the 12 muffin cups, they will be almost filled.
Bake at 400 degrees for 14-15 minutes or until done. Do not over-bake. When done, remove from the baking pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack. Cool before adding the glaze.

To make the glaze:

Add the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to a small bowl. Stir together until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins or use a spoon to cover the tops like a glaze.

Notes

I use my nightshade-free gluten free flour blend in this recipe with great results.
These muffins are best the day of. Freeze muffins if not using right away and defrost at room temperature.
Use up to 3/4 cups of milk in this recipe if you prefer a moister muffin.