Spring has (nearly) sprung! And really, what feels extra seasonal than vivid flavors and daring colours? Personally, I’m welcoming the warmer weather and upcoming festivities—from Easter to Mother’s Day to picnics and outdoor gatherings—with tailored-for-spring recipes. As I plan my menus, I’m skipping forward to my favourite half: the dessert. What feels extra on model for spring than edible florals? Should you’re on the lookout for one thing lovely and scrumptious on your springtime events, these olive oil muffins have you ever lined.
We’re huge followers of all things muffins round right here, so it solely felt proper to merge all the great thing about spring into our favourite baked breakfast good. These are full of vivid, citrus flavors, a moist crumb (spoiler: it’s the olive oil!), and simply sufficient texture because of the poppy seeds laced all through.
These muffins are tremendous simple, come collectively in a single bowl, and are prepared in 20 minutes. Get your ovens prepared: the proper, spring-inspired olive oil muffins are coming your means.
Ingredients for Olive Oil Muffins
Lemon AND orange zest. These aren’t just lemon poppy seed muffins, they’re citrus muffins! I find the floral flavor of orange zest adds a nice softness to the flavor that makes them extra delicious.
Granulated sugar. Don’t worry, I’ve tried maple syrup. However, I find that with all the citrus zest in these muffins, incorporating it into the granulated sugar with your fingers really makes a difference in flavor.
Olive oil. No butter, just olive oil! Use the good stuff—you’ll be able to taste it.
Eggs. Allow your eggs to come to room temperature ahead of time. It makes a difference when you incorporate them into the sugar, zest, and olive oil mixture.
Milk. I used pistachio milk (this is my fave!), however use no matter milk you may have available right here.
Greek Yogurt. It’s all about including moisture and taste, and Greek yogurt does each. You might use a lemon or vanilla Greek yogurt for extra taste or sub with bitter cream.
Flour. The bottom of all good baked items.
Poppy Seeds. I like the little specks these add to the batter and their delicate taste. However should you don’t have poppy seeds available, be at liberty to omit.
Tips for Decorating Muffins With Real Flowers
Yes, these beautiful muffins use real flowers for the toppers. You need to use no matter you may have entry to— simply be sure you use flowers that are food safe. I like perusing the gathering from native growers or those that ship.
Flowers are a pure means so as to add magnificence with out having to fret about adorning a cupcake with fancy frosting abilities. Simply do a giant swoosh of frosting excessive, and use your inventive eye to combine and match colours and types in a means that’s as whimsical as it’s lovely.
Earlier than adorning, clear and thoroughly wash your flowers and clip away any stems you don’t want. Should you don’t need your flowers to truly contact your cake, you’ll be able to wrap the stems in floral tape earlier than inserting them into the frosting.
How to Make the Best Muffins, Every Time
I’ve made a lot of muffins in my day, so a few things that I always keep in mind:
- I rarely use a stand mixer for muffin batter. Because these muffins come together in one bowl, it’s simply easier not to. Use a light hand and mix until the batter just comes together to avoid over-mixing, which can make a tougher batter.
- Always err on the side of less baking time. These muffins only bake for 12-13 minutes. I start checking on them at 10 minutes to avoid dried-out muffins.
- Use muffin liners. Because even the best pans can sometimes stick. To avoid the risk, line with muffin liners or parchment.
- Don’t overfill your muffin pan. Fill the muffin liners about 3/4 of the way to the top. Overfilling can mean needing different baking times and unevenly baked goods.
Tips for Making Ahead and Storing Leftovers
To make your muffins ahead of time, bake the muffins and let them cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container until ready to frost. You can also make the frosting ahead of time and let come to room temperature before frosting. I would wait to decorate with flowers until ready to serve, but otherwise, you can get this prep done ahead of time.
To store leftovers, remove flowers from the top and store muffins in an airtight container in the fridge.
The Best Lemon Frosting Recipes
I love topping these olive oil muffins with something that ups their’ citrusy flavor. Go for a lemon frosting or glaze that echos the impact of the zest and juice incorporated into the batter. Some favorites:
Scroll on for the recipe, and if you make these olive oil muffins, be sure to leave a rating and comment below.
Description
These simple, one-bowl citrus and olive oil poppy seed muffins are good for spring!
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk (or milk of selection)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon of orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- Frosting of selection (lemon frosting or glaze most well-liked!)
- Flowers of selection for adorning
- Preheat oven to 425 F and line a 12-cup muffin tin. Put aside.
- In a big mixing bowl, add the granulated sugar and the citrus zest. Use your fingers to press and mix the zest and sugar till it seems like sand. Add the olive oil and whisk to mix. Add the eggs one by one, mixing till clean between every egg.
- Add the yogurt, milk, lemon and orange juice, and vanilla. Combine to mix till clean.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. Whisk simply till mixed.
- Use a cookie scoop to fill every muffin liner with batter, filling about 3/4 of the best way.
- Bake at 425 F for about 5 minutes, then drop the temperature to 375 F and bake for one more 10-12 minutes. Take away muffins as quickly as a toothpick comes out clear and the tops are calmly golden.
- Let muffins cool earlier than frosting, and enhance with flowers. Get pleasure from!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook dinner Time: 15
- Class: dessert
Key phrases: muffins, lemon, poppy seed, olive oil
