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Vegan and Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

June 2024 - Emily Austin

If you're a fan of zesty, flavorful baked goods, you're in for a treat! Our Vegan and Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are here to satisfy your cravings with their delightful lemony taste and soft, moist texture. Made with the versatile and reliable Chelsea Approved Banana Bread Mix, these muffins are not only delicious but also easy to make, vegan, plant-based, and allergen-free.

Why You'll Love These Muffins

These muffins are a testament to how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly extraordinary. Here’s why you’ll fall in love with them. 


1. Incredible Flavor

The combination of fresh lemon juice and zest gives these muffins a bright, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. Every bite is a burst of lemony goodness that will leave you reaching for another.


2. Amazing Texture

Thanks to the Chelsea Approved Banana Bread Mix, these muffins have a soft, tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The mix includes high-quality light buckwheat flour, sugar, baking soda, citric acid, and salt, providing the perfect base for sweet breads and cakes.m


3. Easy and Simple Ingredients

You don’t need a pantry full of exotic ingredients to make these muffins. Just a few basics you probably already have at home: oil, water, applesauce, poppy seeds, and lemons. The oil and water add moisture, the applesauce acts as a binder, and the lemon components bring that fresh, citrusy flavor. 


4. Inclusive and Allergen-Free

These muffins are not only gluten free but also vegan and allergen-free. They’re perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions or those looking to enjoy a healthier, plant-based treat.

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A photo of the four certification logos for Chelsea Approved baking mixes. Gluten Free (GFCO), Certified Free From Top 9 (MenuTrinfo), Vegan (Vegan Action), Kosher (OU Kosher)

Chelsea Approved Banana Bread Mix

Our Banana Bread Mix isn’t just for banana bread! It’s a versatile mix that serves as a fantastic base for a variety of sweet breads and cakes. The high-quality buckwheat flour provides a great texture and flavor, while the blend of sugar, baking soda, citric acid, and salt ensures a perfect rise and balance. Whether you're making banana bread, carrot cake, or these delightful gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins, our mix delivers every time.


Share and Enjoy!

These gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins are not just a treat for those with dietary restrictions but a delicious indulgence for everyone. The simple ingredients, combined with the fantastic Chelsea Approved Banana Bread Mix, make this recipe a must-try. So, whip up a batch today and enjoy the delightful flavors and textures of these amazing muffins.

Top down photo of all ingredients in recipe. These are small bowls with apple sauce, oil, poppy seeds, water, lemon juice, lemon zest
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Top down of the mixer batter for the gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins
Top down photo of the muffin pan with gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffin batter
angled photo of muffin pan with finished gluten-free and vegan lemon poppy seed muffins
Close up picture of fully-baked lemon poppy seed muffins

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