Vegan Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Name: Vegan Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 batches flax eggs; 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 heaping Tbsp Meyer lemon zest ((or regular lemons)); 1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice ((or regular lemon juice)); 1 tsp vanilla or lemon extract ((optional)); 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil; 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar ((sub honey if not vegan)); 1/3 cup natural cane sugar; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 Tbsp poppy seeds ((optional // or sub chia seeds)); 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour ((or sub unbleached all-purpose)*); 1/2 cup rolled oats*; 1/2 cup almond meal*; 1 cup powdered sugar* ((sifted)); 1 Tbsp lemon juice