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Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffins Recipe with Easy Vanilla Bean Glaze

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These moist lemon poppy seed zucchini muffins are light, bursting with lemon brightness, and topped with a silky vanilla bean glaze. They offer a subtle crunch from poppy seeds and a perfect balance of sweetness and tang.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • For the Vanilla Bean Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream (30 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Grate about 1 ½ cups of zucchini using a fine grater. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until well blended. Add the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fragrant.
  5. Fold the squeezed zucchini into the wet mixture gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, folding just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While muffins cool, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste together until smooth. Adjust milk quantity for desired glaze thickness.
  11. Drizzle the vanilla bean glaze over the cooled muffins and let set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Squeeze out zucchini moisture thoroughly to avoid soggy muffins. Fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined to keep muffins tender. Use fresh lemon zest and good-quality vanilla bean paste for best flavor. Let muffins cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting.

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