Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Muffins

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp Kosher or fine sea salt; 1½ tsp ground ginger; ¼ tsp ground cardamom; 2 large eggs (room temperature); ½ cup white granulated sugar; ½ cup dark brown sugar (loosely packed); ½ cup buttermilk (room temperature); ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon); ½ cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil such as canola); 1½ tsp lemon paste or extract; ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or extract; 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon); 1 tbsp poppy seeds; lemon turbinado sugar (see below) (for topping); 3 tbsp turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw); 3 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:12min

Bright, zesty, and perfectly poppable- these Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Muffins are the ultimate bite-sized treat! Bursting with fresh citrus flavor and just the right hint of crunch from the poppy seeds, they’re ideal for on-the-go snacking, brunch spreads, or tucking into lunchboxes.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:56 GMT