Lemon Sesame Seed Muffins

It doesn’t have quite the same ring as lemon poppy seed muffins, but I assure you the taste will not disappoint. I’ve been in the mood for all things lemon as the weather has started to warm up, and these muffins seemed like the perfect treat. They are sweet, but not overly so, and light enough that they can be enjoyed for breakfast and dessert alike. A touch of turbinado sugar in the simple glaze adds a wonderful crunch to round these muffins out beautifully.

Lemon Sesame Seed Muffins with Sparkling Vanilla Glaze

Muffins

2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup black sesame seeds (you could use white sesame seeds, but I like the color)

zest of 1 lemon

1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)

1 1/3 cups non-dairy milk

1/4 cup sunflower oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze

3/4 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp turbinado or other large grained sugar

1-2 tbsp non-dairy milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease or fill with muffin liners a 12 cup muffin tin.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sesame seeds, and lemon zest.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, non-dairy milk, sunflower oil, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet mixture into dry mixture, and stir just until combined and no large lumps remain.

Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.

Bake at 350 °F for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Once muffins are cool, make the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, nondairy milk, and vanilla extract until completely smooth, then stir in the turbinado sugar.  Try not to eat all of the glaze right from the bowl. Dip the top of each muffin into the glaze, or drizzle it on with a spoon. Enjoy!

Makes 12 muffins.

Have you been inspired to bake by the warmer weather? Any suggestions for great lemony dishes? I highly suggest making lemon oatmeal, it’s become my new favorite breakfast.

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