Lemon Yogurt Muffins with Lemon Glaze Recipe
Delightfully moist and tangy Lemon Yogurt Muffins made with dairy-free Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and zest. These muffins offer a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus brightness, enhanced by a simple lemon glaze topping. Ideal for a refreshing breakfast or snack, they are easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1 3/4 cups Self-Rising Flour
- 3/4 cup Dairy-Free Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (from 2 lemons)
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2/3 cup Unrefined Cane Sugar
- 1/3 cup Mild-Flavor Olive Oil (or canola oil)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract)
Lemon Glaze (Optional)
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Extra grated lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray with oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the dairy-free Greek yogurt, mild-flavor olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, unrefined cane sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined, especially if using unflavored or unsweetened yogurt.
- Add Flour: Gently fold in the self-rising flour using a rubber spatula until the batter is smooth and thick, taking care not to overmix.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each almost to the top.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the muffin tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Remove muffins from the oven and place them on a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely, about 1 hour, before applying glaze.
- Prepare Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, stir the powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze Muffins: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and sprinkle with extra grated lemon zest for added zestiness. The glaze is optional, as the muffins are delicious without it.
Notes
- Use self-rising flour for the best texture; if unavailable, combine all-purpose flour with baking powder and a pinch of salt.
- Dairy-free Greek yogurt works well for a tangy flavor and moist texture, suitable for those avoiding dairy.
- Adjust the sugar level to taste if you prefer a less sweet muffin.
- The optional lemon glaze enhances sweetness and adds a glossy finish but can be skipped for a lower sugar treat.
- Ensure muffins are cooled completely before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
Keywords: lemon yogurt muffins, dairy-free muffins, vegan lemon muffins, moist muffins, lemon glaze, breakfast muffins
