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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free Muffins

    Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins {Dairy-Free too!}

    Published: Apr 6, 2022 · Modified: Apr 6, 2022 by Sandi Gaertner · 20 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Lemon flavor is the hero in this decadent gluten free lemon poppy seed muffins recipe. Top them with a lemonade icing drizzle, or enjoy them plain. These fluffy muffins are also dairy-free!

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    • Why These Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Muffins Are Great:
    • Ingredient Notes:
    • Recipe Step By Step Ingredients:
    • Expert Tips For Fluffy Muffins:
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    My kids were pretty excited about this new recipe because they love it when I make fluffy muffins. Whenever I bake something with lemons, I send them out to go pick a lemon or two from our tree. We are lucky to have fresh lemons most of the year.

    I make a lot of muffins, and I share a lot of them here on Fearless Dining. All of my muffin recipes are freezable so you can enjoy them anytime. Here are some of our favorite gluten free muffin recipes, or you can try this delicious gluten free strawberry muffins recipe too!

    This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find at any local grocery store. These fluffy muffins taste like the real deal and they get rave reviews! Nobody will know these homemade muffins are gluten free.

    Why These Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Muffins Are Great:

    1. These are the fluffiest gluten free muffins. They are seriously good!
    2. They are gluten free and dairy free making them great for those who have to avoid both in their baking.
    3. My moist lemon poppy seed muffins are also freezable so you can make a double batch and freeze the extras. This allows you to have a ready-made grab-and-go breakfast!
    4. This is an easy recipe and I share all of my tips and tricks so you can make them regular, or with a big dome top!
    all of the ingredients to make these lemon poppy seed muffins

    Ingredient Notes:

    • Gluten free flour blend - I tested two gluten free flour blends: King Arthur Measure for Measure and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF Blend. If you prefer, I also created this recipe with a custom mix I like using ¾ cup sorghum flour, ⅓ cup brown rice flour, ½ cup arrowroot starch, and 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum.
    • Poppy seeds - These add the perfect texture to this muffins recipe.
    • Non-dairy milk - I used almond milk, but others are fine as well. I would avoid using canned coconut milk. It is too dense of a liquid for this recipe.
    • Eggs - I recommend size large eggs.
    • Coconut oil - if you can't have coconut, vegan butter also works well.
    • Lemon - You can use fresh lemon juice or bottled.

    Are you ready to make these easy lemon poppy seed muffins?

    Recipe Step By Step Ingredients:

    muffin dry ingredients in a bowl with a whisk.

    Step 1: Combine all of your dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and whisk to blend the gluten free flour mixture.

    The easiest way to measure your gluten free flour is to use either the spoon method or leveling method.

    Spoon Method: You can also use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour.

    Leveling Method: Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.

    wet and dry muffin ingredients in a bowl about to get mixed.

    Step 2: In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients and whisk to blend. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently.

    muffin batter in a muffin tin ready to bake

    Step 3: Scoop the gluten free muffin batter to parchment muffin papers. Fill each cup of the muffin pan ¾ full of the muffin batter.

    Step 4: Bake on 350º F for 20-22 minutes until done. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is done baking. If you see batter or crumbs, the muffins need to bake longer.

    Step 5: In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Mix them together into icing and drizzle the icing over the muffins. The whole family will love these muffins!

    Expert Tips For Fluffy Muffins:

    • Muffin tip: If you over mix the batter, your muffins will not be as light and fluffy! Mix the wet and dry ingredients until they are just barely mixed!
    • For best results, do NOT use a standing mixer or an electric mixer. They will overmix the batter.
    • If you want your muffins to have a domed style top, bake at 425º F for the first 5 minutes then reduce the temperature to 350º F.

    Recipe FAQ:

    How do you know when the muffins are done baking?

    The best way to test to see if your muffins are done baking is to insert a toothpick into the middle of a muffin. If the toothpick comes back clean, the muffins are finished baking. If you see batter or crumbs, the muffins need to bake longer.

    Are poppy seeds safe to eat?

    Poppy seeds definitely have a bad rap and many people worry about eating them. Unless you plan to eat several pounds of poppy seeds, the low amount of poppy seeds in baked goods and bagels will not affect you.

    Can you freeze these muffins?

    You can easily freeze these muffins. Allow them to cool completely then add gently to a large freezer bag. Seal it. To thaw your muffins, allow to thaw slowly to room temperature on a plate, or pop it into the microwave. Note, if you use the microwave, the icing will get very hot so be careful.

    How do you store these muffins?

    Store your muffins in an air-tight container in the refrigerator or freeze as instructed above. They will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator or 4-5 months in the freezer.

    a spoon drizzling icing over a lemon poppy seed muffin

    If you love lemons as much as we do, don't miss the best gluten free lemon desserts recipes on the blog!

    More Gluten Free Muffin Recipes to Try:

    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
    • Gluten Free Oatmeal Muffins
    • Gluten Free Banana Oat Muffins
    • Easy Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins

    Reader Reviews:

    Made these today! SO GOOD! Thank you for sharing this recipe! And I love all the non-wheat flours you use in the recipe! Fits with my allergy design! 🙂"

    Sheryl

    Hands down THE best lemon poppyseed muffin I have EVER HAD!! Made these this afternoon and they are INCREDIBLE!! Moist and fluffy and they’re actually amazing on their own without the icing. This one is a keeper!"

    Chelsey T., Pinterest user

    This post was updated from an older June 2018 post with better directions and tips for success.

    Recipe

    Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

    Sandi Gaertner
    The best light and fluffy gluten free lemon poppy seed muffins recipe! They are perfect for breakfast or a snack.
    4.89 from 27 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 197 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend (See note)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
    • ¾ cup almond milk
    • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
    • 3 eggs
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
    • ½ cup powdered sugar for icing
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for icing

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
    • In a bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix well.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently. (*See note)
    • Add the muffin batter to a muffin tray. Fill each about ¾ full of the batter and bake for 22-25 minutes until done. (*See note)
    • Allow the muffins to cool on a cooling rack. Mix the lemon juice and powdered sugar to make the lemonade icing. Drizzle onto the muffins.

    Notes

    1. If you prefer to use my custom flour blend to make these muffins, add ¾ cup sorghum flour, ¼ cup brown rice flour, ½ cup arrowroot starch (or tapioca starch), and 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum to a bowl and whisk to blend.
    2. For the lightest and fluffy muffins, do not over mix or the muffins will not be as light and fluffy.
    3. To test to see if your muffins are done baking, insert a toothpick into a muffin. If the toothpick comes back clean, the muffins are done baking. If you see crumbs or batter, the muffins need to bake longer.
    4. These muffins will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Barbara Gault

      February 18, 2021 at 9:16 am

      This screams summer on a snowy day! I am going to make this! Thanks Sandi

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        February 19, 2021 at 8:30 am

        You are very welcome.

        Reply
    2. Sheryl

      June 16, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Made these today! SO GOOD! Thank you for sharing this recipe! And I love all the non-wheat flours you use in the recipe! Fits with my allergy design! 🙂 I did make a couple changes due to allergies... almonds (used rice milk instead) and baking powder (upped the soda to 1-1/2 teaspoons). I also exchanged out the sugar with monk sugar 1:1 and threw in 1-1/2 cups blueberries. Incredibly yummy! Will make again....and again!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 17, 2020 at 9:53 am

        I am so glad you liked them, Sheryl!! I need to start experimenting with monk sugar.

        Reply
    3. Pete Jibb

      June 29, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      4 stars
      Not sure if i did something wrong but my muffins came out oily and treated somewhat oily. Note, my coconut oil is semi solid but melts on touch. I did melt it to ensure it was only 2/3 cup. Aside from that, favour was good though. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        July 03, 2018 at 8:50 am

        Hi Pete, I am so glad you messaged me about this. We chatted via FB and discovered that 1/3 cup worked better. Thank you so much.

        Reply
      • Joy Bobo

        April 06, 2022 at 1:24 pm

        Any experience with coconut sugar?? I'm trying to lower and or elinate as much sugar as I can and don't want to use artificial sugars. Love the sound of your lemon recipe but too much sugar!! Would love to know your thoughts on this.

        Reply
        • Sandi Gaertner

          April 06, 2022 at 5:20 pm

          Hi Joy, I totally get that. I have not tested coconut sugar in this recipe, but I have used it in muffin recipes. I am thinking it will be fine to use, but note that your muffin color will be browner in color using coconut sugar.

    4. Jessica Formicola

      June 28, 2018 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      Lemon is my favorite summer flavor! I'd love to start my day with one of these!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 28, 2018 at 6:20 pm

        I have a few extra 🙂

        Reply
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