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    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Ricotta

    Published: Feb 22, 2023 by Dee · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    So I had some extra ricotta leftover and I thought: What can I pair with this to make something delicious?

    I was also really in the mood for something slightly sweet but not overpowering

    I looked up, saw some lemons and decided I wanted to create something with those two flavors (because I love the combination in my Italian Ricotta Cookies and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes).

    So, these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Ricotta were born.

    They’re easy (we love a one bowl batter like this One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread!), quick and addicting.

    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Ingredients

    Here’s what you’ll need to make these. (Surprise: You probably have most of this already!)

    Lemons: We’ll use both lemon zest and juice for this recipe.

    Ricotta: Whole milk, of course.

    Poppy seeds: Mainly for fun, tbh.

    All purpose flour: For the batter.

    Eggs: For richness.

    Baking powder: So they rise beautifully.

    Vanilla extract: For flavor.

    Cinnamon: For warmth.

    Honey: For sweetness.

    Olive oil: Can sub coconut oil.

    Salt: To bring it all together.

    How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

    Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients.

    First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and add some baking cups to a muffin tin. Then, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder.

    Step 2: Add the wet ingredients.

    Now, add the ricotta, eggs, vanilla, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest poppy seeds and olive oil. Whisk until the batter comes together.

    Step 3: Bake the muffins.

    Now, add the batter to the muffin tins (I use an ice cream scoop for this) and bake in the preheated oven for ~20 minutes or until they’re just set. Remove, let sit in the baking tray for 5 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with butter — yum!

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    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

    These addictive Lemon Poppy Seeds Muffins are made with ricotta and slightly sweetened with honey.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Keyword: lemon poppy seed muffins, ricotta
    Servings: 12 muffins

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • .5 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 cup whole milk ricotta
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 tbs vanilla extract
    • 2 tbs poppy seeds
    • 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tbs lemon zest

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line muffin tins with muffin cups.
    • Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and cinnmon.
    • Add the ricotta, olive oil, honey, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla and poppy seeds to the dry ingredients. Mix until a batter forms, then pour into each muffin tin (I use an ice cream scoop) and bake until just set, about 22 minutes.

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