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Lemon Ginger Poppy Seed Muffins

Don' be surprised if strangers knock on your front door when you're baking these fragrant muffins! With the freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh ginger you'll be delighted with their fresh taste.

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Baking rack in oven should be in the center position. Line muffin tins with paper muffin cups. Set aside.

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, poppy seeds, and ginger. Mix together with a whisk until blended.

  • In another bowl, whisk together eggs, soy milk, lemon juice, margarine, and zest until well blended. Gently stir egg mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Batter will be lumpy.

  • Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full. Bake 20 minutes until golden brown.

  • Let cool for about 10 minutes in pan then remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Poppy Seed Trivia

And you thought those little black specs were just that! Poppy seeds are a source of calcium and magnesium and may help prevent high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is always a concern but more so when paired with lactose intolerance. Go poppy seeds!

Yields 10 muffins

Calories: 199.51

Fat: 6.26 grams

Saturated Fat: 1.15 grams

Carbohydrates: 30.86 grams

Calcium: 20.55 mg

Lactose: 0.01 grams

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup sugar

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

2 large eggs

1 cup soy milk

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

¼ cup margarine, melted and cooled

2 tablespoons chopped lemon zest

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