Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These muffins are full of lemon flavor and SURPRISE - they are pretty healthy for you too!
Servings: 12
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 2½ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 6 Tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 lemons zested
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1½ Tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place muffin liners in a 12-count muffin tin or spray with non stick spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, honey, yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in poppy seeds.
- Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, filling 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 5 minutes at 425 degrees then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in pan for ten minutes before transferring to cooling rack to cool completely.
- Keep in an air tight container for up to 5 days or keep in the freezer (we just put them in gallon-sized freezer bags) for up to 30 days - makes a great on-the-go breakfast or snack!
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg