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Easy Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffins

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These muffins combine shredded zucchini with bright lemon zest and crunchy poppy seeds for a moist, tender, and flavorful snack perfect for brunch or a quick treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (canola or sunflower recommended)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), excess water squeezed out
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each.
  5. Stir in Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Gently fold shredded zucchini into wet ingredients.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  8. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick for doneness.
  10. Let muffins rest in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Always use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Squeeze out excess water from zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Room temperature eggs mix better. Check doneness starting at 20 minutes to prevent overbaking.

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