Lemon Poppy Seed Spelt Muffins
These lemon poppy seed spelt muffins are light and fluffy. They are made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, giving it a zesty lemon flavour and have poppy seeds scattered throughout.
Servings: 10 Muffins
Ingredients
- 2½ Cups Spelt Flour
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 2 XL Eggs
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Double Cream Plain Yoghurt
- ⅓ Cup Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest (2 Lemons)
- 1½ Tablespoons Poppy Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with paper liners.Whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, yoghurt and lemon juice. Whisk until combined.
- Sift spelt flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl. Fold the flour mix into the batter until combined. Ensure the flour is well incorporated but do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the lemon zest and poppy seeds and mix to ensure even distribution.
- Divide the batter equally between the paper-lined muffin cups.
- Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until golden brown or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the muffin comes out dry.Delicious eating hot out the oven or allow to cool if prefered!
Notes
- Spelt flour can be replaced at a ratio of 1:1 with cake flour.
- The double cream plain yoghurt can be interchanged with full-fat plain yoghurt.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Poppy Seed Spelt Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 123mg5%
Potassium 130mg4%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 3IU0%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This website provides approximate nutritional information for convenience and as a courtesy only.