Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins

Happy Easter! I hope your day was full of love, laughter and pastel colors. 

My friend Marlie left her Easter eggs behind..aren't they adorable?

I took the day to write some music, catch up with a friend, and of course, bake! This was my first time using Meyer lemons in a recipe, and they did not disappoint!

A mix between a lemon and a tangerine, Meyer lemons are a bit sweeter than lemons and just as delightful. I stocked up on tea at Teavana yesterday, which only added to the prettiness of the day.



I brewed some tea, meditated, and prepared myself for the week. How did you spend your Easter??







Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Chloe's Vegan Desserts


Makes 14 Muffins

Nothing says "Good morning, Sunshine!" like Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins and this recipe says it best. Light and zesty with a poppy seed crunch, these lemon iced muffins are worth waking up for!

Make-Ahead Tip:
Muffins can be made in advance and frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw and apply icing before serving.

Muffins
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon pure lemon extract
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon zest

To make the muffins:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, oil, lemon juice, zest, and lemon extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until just combined. Fold in poppy seeds. Do not over mix.



Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out dry with a few crumbs clinging to it. Cool the muffins completely before icing.

To make the icing:
Whisk the powdered sugar, lemon juice, water, and zest in a small bowl until smooth.

Spread a thin layer of icing over each muffin.

“How am I going to live today to create the tomorrow I've committed to?” 

― A.R.