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These light and airy Lemon Muffins are a great breakfast or snack! They are drizzled with a bright lemon glaze and the muffin has a bright lemon flavor!

Lemon Muffins

Course: Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
Light, airy, and drizzled with a homemade lemony glaze, these Lemon Muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a snack!
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Ingredients

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 heaping tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

LEMON GLAZE:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease or line a muffin pan with paper cups. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a medium bowl combine the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Add in combined liquid ingredients with dry and mix just until combined.
  • Scoop into prepared muffin pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool before frosting, if desired.

LEMON GLAZE:

  • Combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

  1. STORAGE: Place in an airtight container and store on the counter for up to 3 days or the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  2. FREEZER FRIENDLY: Freeze muffins (without the glaze) for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight before adding optional glaze.
  3. If baking without a muffin liner allow the muffins to sit in the pan 5-10 minutes before removing.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg