Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Oatmeal Muffins
These muffins use nonfat milk and applesauce instead of butter and only 1 tablespoon of butter in the streusel topping. Moist and full of lemon flavor, you can enjoy these healthy muffins without guilt.
Author: Lemons & Anchovies
Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup oats
- ⅔ cup sugar (scant, I used superfine)
- 4 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup nonfat milk
- 4 oz applesauce (one container)
- 1 egg
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon (about ¼ - ⅓ cup, it was a large lemon)
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract (if you skip this I recommend adding more lemon zest)
- ***For the Streusel Topping***
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small chunks
- ¼ cup oats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400℉. You can line your muffin tins with baking cups or spray them with cooking spray. I used the latter and just had no problem with sticking; just ran a butter knife along the edge of the muffin cups.
- Mix the streusel mixture and set aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients from the flour to the baking soda above and also the lemon zest in a large bowl and whisk to ensure they're incorporated nicely. Add the liquids--milk, applesauce, egg, lemon juice and lemon extract and stir to combine.
- Fill the muffin cups and stop with streusel. I used a ⅓ cup capacity muffin pan here so the batter filled to the rim. If you use a larger capacity muffin pan you will have more room.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking time.
Notes
I found two identical recipes on the web and using this one as my source: http://www.food.com/recipe/lemon-oatmeal-poppy-seed-muffins-114247 I made several changes: used nonfat milk, replaced the oil with applesauce and used considerably more lemon.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
You know I love these, Jean! I like that you went heavy on the lemon – I don’t think there can ever be too much lemony goodness in a recipe! Now if only we could swap our muffins and bars… 🙂
Carol | a cup of mascarpone says
Jean, I’m loving these lemon poppy seed muffins…I may go bake them right now for the weekend! Thanks for this great recipe! Happy Friday!!!
Rose from Magpie's Recipes says
I smiled at the “will power is zero” -both the hubs and I have this problem! Let alone one sweet tooth in the house, two and a little sweet toothed monkey as well calls for disaster! Always happy to discover new low fat goodie ideas 🙂 Oh and you have your own Meyer lemon tree?! Wow! will your amazingness never cease!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
You have a meyer lemon tree also?? I should move to California!!! These muffins are to-die for. I bet you I won’t stop at just one muffin! Nom-nom-nom…
Patty says
Love Meyer lemons and having a tree within reach of your kitchen is the best! Your muffins love so good Jean-love the crunch of the poppy seeds in a lemony muffin 😉
Tanja@tanjascookingcorner says
These are the perfect muffins for me, I just love oatmeal and baked goodies with lemon 🙂 This recipe goes right away on my must-bake list, thank you so much for sharing!
Nancy/SpicieFoodie says
Good for you and your husband Jean. I’m guilty of getting caught-up in work without taking enough time to really enjoy life. The days away, as you said, are stress free — specially if no technology is involved.:) Your muffins are perfect, I’m always in awe of your baked goodies.
Kristi Rimkus says
How wonderful that you have your own Meyer lemon tree. They have such a lovely, mellow flavor. You and your husband have a great idea to fill the calendar with things you want to do. It seems weekends go by too fast and we don’t do the things that help us recharge for the coming week.
Veena says
Healthy Muffin.. looks yummy too
Valerie says
I love hearing (and seeing) the adventures that you and your husband have been on! I also love these muffins! Thank you for increasing the lemon amount- I can’t stand it either when a recipe calls for a measly tablespoon or two of juice.
And since the muffins are low-fat, one can enjoy more than two, perhaps? 😀
suzanne Perazzini says
These look healthy and gorgeous. I know what you mean about being busy at home. It’s necessary to get away to really relax.
Suzanne says
Beautiful and love that they are good for me, lemon is such a great flavor and I love oats too.
Heide M. says
Your muffins look mouth watering.
Kate@Diethood says
Lucky you get to get away as much as you do! Good for you!
But I am glad you found the time to share these lovelies with us! I love the combination of poppy seeds and lemon.
Rosa says
I love citrus fruits. This is a wonderful recipe and your muffins look delicious!
cheers,
Rosa
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I was excited for this recipe, I am going to have to give it a try! You know I love muffins, and the lemons and oats sound like a great combination!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Love the lemon theme!!! I adore the fact that they are less fat but have all of the taste – yeah! We are busy around here too and I am finding a bit less time in the kitchen – perhaps this weekend. Hope your week is going well.
Tara W says
I made these and they are fantastic! Crumbly yet still moist. I didn’t have any applesauce and was’t that concerned with them being low fat so I substitiuted 3 tbsp. butter. Thank you!
Sonia says
These turned out fantastic! I made them as a present and they were a hit! Thank you so much for a healthy AND delicious recipe that was easy to make!