Lemon Lavender Muffins
Lemon Lavender Muffins are soft, tender treats with bright citrus flavor and a delicate floral aroma, perfect for breakfast or an elegant snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Dried culinary lavender
- Lemon zest
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vegetable oil or melted butter
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Lemon juice (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lightly crushed lavender.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil or melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender for safe consumption.
- Do not overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Add berries like blueberries or raspberries for variation.
- Adjust lavender quantity for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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