Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
I am so ready for spring to be here and stay. Winter in Colorado has actually been pretty pleasant. We’ve had plenty of sun mixed in with the snowy days and I haven’t minded the snow much at all when it does come because now we live in a city that actually knows how to deal with snow on the roads!
My aching for spring has prompted me to bake things with bright, springy flavors, like these Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
I am ready to get outside again. To see colorful flowers in bloom. The grass and trees coming alive again. Spend time at the park or on walks. Wear sandals and no jacket. I love the bright crisp air that spring brings.
To get my spring fix in the middle of our undecided weather…snow one day, sunshine and warmth the three days later…I thought it was time for some springtime muffins.
We’ve made these Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins a few times now and will probably make them a few more times in the next few months until it is too hot to turn the oven on. Two to two and a half dozen might sound like a lot of muffins, but they don’t last long and they do freeze well.
The natural sweetness of the coconut paired with the tangy lemon is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I really enjoyed the texture that the shredded coconut combined with the poppy seeds offered. Logan and Madeline called them poppy sprinkles instead of seeds. I guess poppy seeds do look a little bit like sprinkles, don’t they?
In effort to make the muffins just a bit healthier, I used half coconut oil and half butter. Coconut oil is a fantastic healthy fat and adds great flavor with none of the cholesterol that butter brings to a recipe.
If you’d like you can use half freshly ground whole wheat flour, I prefer the winter white variety as it is milder in taste, to add some whole grains to the recipe.
These Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins pair perfectly served warm with a dollop of Coconut Lemon Curd or even traditional Lemon Curd. Just cut the muffin in half and spread the curd in the middle.
Tip: If you don’t have buttermilk, try these homemade buttermilk substitutes.
More Spring Breakfast Treats to Try:
- Meyer Lemon Sticky Rolls
- Carrot Cake Pancakes
- Coconut Banana Bread
- Blueberry Lemon Curd Coffee Cake
- Strawberry Meyer Lemon Scones
- Grapefruit Scones
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Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
The natural sweetness of the coconut paired with the tangy lemon is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I really enjoyed the texture that the shredded coconut combined with the poppy seeds offered.
Ingredients
- 6 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup organic whole cane sugar
- zest of 4 lemons
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 8 tablespoons melted, cooled butter
- 8 tablespoons melted, cooled coconut oil
- 2 cups buttermilk
- juice of 4 lemons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 24 - 30 muffin cups on a standard-sized muffin tin.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk and set aside.
- In a small food processor, pulse the sugar and lemon zest. Alternatively, rub the lemon zest into the sugar using your fingers. This will fully release the oils and fragrance of the lemon peel to create a lemon sugar.
- Add the lemon sugar, poppy seeds, and shredded coconut to the flour mixture. Stir to combine.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, butter, coconut oil, buttermilk, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Form a well in the center of the flour. Pour in the liquids and stir until combined using a wooden spoon or spatula. Do not beat or over mix.
- Combine wet and dry, stir with wooden spoon.
- Divide the batter between the muffin cups, filling each cup almost completely full. Bake 400 for 15-25 min. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To freeze: cool the muffins completely. Place in a gallon sized zip top plastic bag. Seal the bag leaving just a large enough space open to insert a straw. Suck out the excess air from the bag. Remove the straw and seal.
Tip: If you don't have buttermilk, try these homemade buttermilk substitutes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 306Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 301mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 3gSugar: 14gProtein: 6g
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Pia says
I have a bag of sweetened shredded coconut on hand. How much do you think I should reduce the sugar to even it out?
Katie says
I’m not sure, I would probably start with decreasing by 1/4 cup.
The Ninja Baker says
Fantastic combo of flavors, Katie. An additional plus is how pretty the muffins look =)
Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily says
Yes, Spring is a real treat here in Phoenix. It is breezy and even rains once or twice! We Zonies sit outside as long as possible soaking up the cool sun and breeze before the triple digits arrive and it’s safety indoors till October 😉
These look so wonderful and fresh! Lovely.
Sues says
Beautiful photos! These muffins look so bright and cheery 🙂
Tieghan says
I LOVE coconut!! So I know these muffins have to be moist, flavorful and just so delicious! YUM!
Lynna says
These muffins sound and look amazing! I love poppyseed muffins and the coconut lemon flavor definitely makes it more special!
Ruthy @ omeletta says
Coconut and lemon and poppy seed, oh my! Love all three, and in a muffin they sound divine. Love this, thanks!
Heather @ Kitchen Concoctions says
What beautiful photos! These muffins sound lovely! I can’t wait to make them and to celebrate spring!
Allison says
I love the coconut lemon flavor combination – these sound perfect! I made your coconut lemon curd on Monday and used it as filling for a birthday cake and it was heavenly too. This flavor combo is my new obsession.