Want all the vegan lemon treats you can get? Then you have to try my Vegan Lemon Cake, Vegan Lemon Bars, Vegan Lemon Cupcakes and Vegan Lemon Loaf! These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are the most delightful sunshine filled muffin, perfect for spring and summer. Best of all, they are so easy to make in 1 bowl! They are big on lemon flavor, and topped with the most incredible lemon glaze! They can also be made gluten free. Consider making some tofu scramble, breakfast casserole or tempeh bacon to go with them for a tasty brunch!
Tips for success
For light, fluffy and tender muffins do not over mix the batter. Mix until just combined and gently. This is the most important thing to remember when making muffins! Always bake in the center rack of the oven, to avoid burnt bottoms or tops and even baking. If you want maximum lemon flavor, add in the lemon extract. That along with the lemon zest and juice makes for a super lemon flavored muffin! Want to skip the poppy seeds? No worries, leave them out for vegan lemon muffins! Or fold in some blueberries for lemon blueberry muffins.
Gluten free lemon poppy seed muffins
To make the muffins gluten free, simply substitute a gluten free 1:1 baking flour, such as King Arthur brand. It works very well. Do not try subbing almond flour or coconut flour, they will not work.
Lower sugar option
Skip the glaze altogether and reduce the sugar to 1/2 or 3/4 cup. Or substitute coconut sugar. This will cut down on the sweetness a lot.
Want more vegan muffins and quick breads?
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