LAVENDER POPPY SEED MUFFINS

Lavender Poppy Seed Muffins image

These muffins are so easy to put together. The lavender flavor really works well with lemon. If you've never baked with lavender, start with just 1 or 2 teaspoons for a more subtle flavor. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter and egg until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. , Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.