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Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffins with Zesty Lemon Glaze

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These moist lemon poppy seed zucchini muffins feature a tender crumb with fresh zucchini and a tangy lemon glaze, perfect for brunch or a snack. The recipe balances bright lemon flavor with subtle earthiness and a satisfying crunch from poppy seeds.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture to get about 1 ½ cups.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until smooth and slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
  5. Add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in grated zucchini carefully.
  8. Divide batter evenly into 12 muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice one tablespoon at a time until smooth and pourable.
  12. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins and let set for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy muffins. Fold batter gently to prevent toughness. Cool muffins completely before glazing to ensure glaze sets properly. Adjust lemon juice in glaze for desired consistency and sweetness.

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