With a moist and fluffy texture, these almond poppy seed muffins are sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full and energized all morning long. They’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast! Homemade muffins are the best! Not only do they taste fresher and more delicious than store-bought muffins, but they also give you the satisfaction of making something delicious from scratch. (They’re really easy to make, too!) Once you make these almond poppy seed muffins you’re going to be hooked… so I’ll leave these recipes for cranberry muffins, coffee cake muffins, and lemon poppy seed muffins here for you to try out next.
The BEST Homemade Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
Prepare to meet your new favorite breakfast. These almond poppy seed muffins are the best! Not only are they soft and delicious, but they’re packed with the goodness of almonds and poppy seeds. (In addition to giving these muffins the best texture ever) they provide a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats! You’re going to love them. They never stay around for long at my house. I get it though. Warm muffins fresh out of the oven? Pretty hard to resist. I love eating these fresh but they’re great for storing, too! They’re perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or a quick snack throughout the week. Need more amazing homemade muffin recipes in your life? Try these orange cranberry muffins or rhubarb muffins next!
Ingredients Needed
The ingredient list for almond poppy seed muffins is super simple. You probably already have a lot of these ingredients on hand! All you need to do is grab them from your pantry and then mix everything together. It’s as easy as that! Exact measurements can all be found in the recipe card below.
Flour: All-purpose flour works great to give these muffins a light, fluffy structure.Baking Soda and Baking Powder: You will need both so your muffins rise properly.Salt: You just need a pinch to boost the overall flavor of the almond poppy seed muffins.Poppy Seeds: You can usually find these in the deli/produce section of your local grocery store.Butter: I used unsalted butter since we add the salt in separately.Sugar: I used both white and brown sugar here for a deeper sweetness. If you want to make these cupcakes healthier, you can swap the sugars out for Stevia or monk fruit sweetener.Sour Cream: Makes the muffins nice and tender! Greek yogurt also works.Eggs: Bind all of the ingredients together.Milk: I like to use whole milk so that my muffins turn out soft and moist. (You can thank the high fat content for that!) Nut milk and oat milk work too if you want to make these dairy-free.Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of the batter.Almond Extract: To deepen that tasty almond flavor!Sliced Almonds: (Optional) You can use these for topping or add them into your batter. I love the extra texture they add!
How to Make Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
The process of making these almond poppy seed muffins is so straightforward. You just need to combine the dry ingredients in one bowl, the wet ingredients in another, and then mix them together! Once your batter’s ready, simply spoon it into a muffin tin and pop it in the oven. In 20 minutes, you’ll have a batch of warm, nutty muffins that are perfect for breakfast, snack or even as a dessert.
Don’t Overmix: I know it’s tempting to mix and mix the batter until it’s completely smooth. However in doing so you can sometimes cause gluten to develop which will make your muffins turn out hard and dense. Only mix until combined!Add Almonds: You can add sliced almonds into the muffins if you would like, my recommendation would be ½ cup.Keto-Friendly Muffins: Want to make a diet-friendly version of these muffins? Swap out the all-purpose flour for almond or coconut flour. Keep in mind that these flours are more dense than all-purpose flour, so you’ll end up with a slightly different crumb. Also, make sure to use a low-carb sweetener like Stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
At Room Temperature: To store these muffins, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.In the Freezer: Store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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