Bright, fluffy, and bursting with citrusy goodness— these Lemon Yogurt Muffins are the sunshine you need!

Lemon Yogurt Muffins on two white plates

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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe

You are going to LOVE this recipe because it is the perfect light and bright muffin recipe to welcome in spring!

Just as the weather is warming up you start to crave a dessert that matches- this is the perfect choice.

When to Make Lemon Yogurt Muffins

Make these muffins in April as a welcome to the warmer weather! Make them as a dessert for an Easter gathering. You can even make them on a random Tuesday morning in winter!

Anytime you are craving a citrus muffin makes for the perfect time to make these Lemon Yogurt Muffins!

Ingredients

Just because the flavor of these muffins are great for the spring, there are no ingredients that you can’t typically find year round-

Lemons– You’ll need about two or three.

Greek yogurt– Make sure it is unflavored!

Some other ingredients you’ll need are: flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract!

How to Make Lemon Yogurt Muffins

Start this recipe by grabbing your eggs out of the fridge! These are better when at room temperature.

Also, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a muffin tin.

In a large bowl mix together the Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon juice, oil, and vanilla extract.

In a medium bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, and lemon zest.

Then, slowly combine the medium bowl of dry ingredients into the large bowl of wet ingredients.

Divide the mixture into the 12 muffin spaces, and bake in the oven!

Once they’re done be sure to allow them to cool in the muffin tin. This way they can continue to cook. Then, once they are cool, remove from the tin and enjoy!

Expert Tips and Tricks

One of the biggest tips for this recipe actually lies in the tools you use. During the first few tests of this recipe I was using a regular grater to zest my lemons. Eventually, I gave in and got one. I highly recommend you do too. Using a real zester truly makes it so much easier!

Be sure to get your eggs out early! Room temperature eggs will work a bit better than if they come directly from the fridge.

If you are a yogurt parfait lover like me, try crumbling a muffin over top of a bowl of Greek yogurt instead of granola. It makes for a delicious option!

If you have any expert tips and tricks after making these muffins be sure to leave them in the comments down below so others (and I!) can give them a whirl!

Additions and Substitutions

If plain Lemon Yogurt Muffins aren’t jazzy enough for you try out these addition and substitution ideas-

A delicious addition would be white chocolate chips! They would add the perfect subtle sweetness!
You could also add blueberries or poppyseeds.
Make a lemon or cream glaze to top these muffins!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

If your question hasn’t been answered so far, you may find it here! If not, leave your question down below. I’ll be sure to get you an answer!

Are lemon yogurt muffins healthy?

Healthy is a subjective term! They will definitely satisfy your lemon muffin craving!

Are these muffins moist?

Yes! These muffins have the perfect amount of moisture to be light and fluffy!

How do I store these muffins?

Store these muffins in an airtight container on the countertop.

A Word From a Registered Dietitian

These muffins aren’t just a sweet treat. They can be a apart of a balanced snack (or meal), too!

For an awesome breakfast top your favorite yogurt and fruit with a crumbled muffin and for a balanced snack pair it with a cheese stick!

A great aspect living a balanced lifestyle means not EVERY SINGLE MEAL needs to be fully balanced. So, just because it is more ideal to enjoy as a part of a balanced snack doesn’t mean it always needs to be! If you just made a batch don’t be afraid of digging in!

Of course there are endless ways to make these muffins a part of a balanced snack or meal. What is your favorite way?

Craving More?

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