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Homemade Almond Poppy Seed Muffins with sliced almonds and glaze, in a paper liner on a wooden board with whole almonds and a coffee mug in the background.

Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

Bakery-style Almond Poppy Seed Muffins that are soft, moist, and packed with real almond flavor. A copycat of the Costco classic with no preservatives and a perfect crumb every time.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Soak Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin (With paper liners or greased)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For dry ingredients)
  • 1 Medium bowl (For wet ingredients)
  • 1 set Measuring cups
  • 1 set Measuring spoons
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding batter gently)

Ingredients

Muffin Base:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup ground almonds
  • 2 tablespoon poppy seeds - Soaked in milk
  • ¾ cup milk - Used for soaking poppy seeds
  • cup vegetable oil - Can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 large - egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract - Optional but recommended

Topping:

  • 2 tablespoon sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar - Optional for crunch

Optional Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoon milk - Adjust to desired consistency
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line muffin tin. Soak poppy seeds in milk.
  • Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Combine soaked poppy seed milk with oil, egg, and extracts.
  • Fold wet mixture into dry until just combined.
  • Fill muffin cups, top, and bake until golden.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.2mg