Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon and poppy seed have a high taste affinity and together make these muffins magnificent.

Serves:  12 muffins

Prep Time: 15-20 min

Cooking Time: 15-20 min

Total: 35-40 min

Ingredients

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2-3 tbsp. poppy seeds
2 eggs 
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp. lemon essence (optional)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce, or more if necessary
zest and juice of 1 lemon


Lemon Icing
juice from 1/2 lemon
1 cup powdered icing sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Add yogurt, apple sauce, oil and zest.  Mix well.
3. Add wet mixture to dry mixture.  If batter is too dry, add more apple sauce.
4. Spoon batter into paper lined muffin cups and bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes, or until browned. Test with a toothpick.
5. To make icing, slowly add lemon juice to powdered icing sugar while stirring.  Keep adding lemon juice until desired consistency is reached, slightly runny.
6. When muffins have cooled, drizzle icing on top.  Make sure muffins are on a plate because the icing is sticky.

Adapted from allrecipes.com