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Bakery-Style Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously fluffy almond poppy seed muffins with a crunchy streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • ½ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (for streusel topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine the sugar, vegetable oil, and egg until creamy in another bowl.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk and almond extract until just combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula.
  6. Fold in the poppy seeds gently.
  7. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Mix the streusel ingredients together and sprinkle it atop the muffin batter.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare a double batch and freeze extras for quick snacks.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg