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Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are light + tender, gently sweet + deliciously buttery! You won't believe they're gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, brunch, lemon, lemon poppy seed, muffins, poppy seed, sweet treat
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup arrowroot powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
  • 3 lemons, juiced and zested

Optional NON-Paleo Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  • Start by preheating the oven to 350f or 175c and lining a muffin tin with paper baking cups or silicone muffin cups to ensure the muffins don't stick.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, non-dairy milk, and lemon juice.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until combined!
  • Using a muffin scoop or tablespoon, fill the muffin liners. This batter is enough for exactly 12 muffins!
  • Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • ****Mix together the optional glaze if using + drizzle over the muffins!