If you love Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, you got to try this seasonal twist with clementine zest, fresh ginger, and a zesty and sweet clementine glaze! The perfect breakfast on a cold winter morning.

This ginger clementine lemon poppy seed muffins recipe is a must for lovers of lemon poppy seed muffins! Here, we are taking the muffin classic to the next level by adding a touch of ginger and some clementine glaze and zest. We’re keeping them EASY and a one bowl business—because we might be busy, but we ALL deserve a treat 🙂

Alright, it’s baking time again! I wish my baking energy could pass through the screen—you would feel invigorated to bake, too. I promise, I’m keeping it simple, simple, simple—yet seriously divine!

We all have a thing for moist and refreshing lemon poppy seed muffins with that delicate crunch from the poppy seeds, and I don’t only crave them when it’s warm, I actually make them all year long.

Why these Ginger Clementine Poppy Seed Muffins will ruin coffee shop muffins forever:

So I have a fabulous base muffin recipe which I made before as a loaf—which is SO SO much better, tastier, fluffier and lighter than what you’d get at a certain chain of coffee shops.

All I can say is, this homemade lemon poppy seed muffins recipe, whether you make it as muffins with a spike of ginger and clementine, or as a loaf like this citrus poppy seed loaf with yogurt citrus glaze—this recipe will absolutely put you off buying it from any store or coffee place!

This citrus poppy seed loaf with yogurt glaze is made with lemon, orange and grapefruit. And the glaze is thick vanilla Greek yogurt with plenty of citrus zests and more poppy seeds—for an added extra crunch!

Now, this ginger clementine lemon poppy seed muffin here is different in a few ways. Super fluffy, LIGHT as air, lemony, bursting with poppy seeds. The flavors are bright and citrusy, simply divine!

The hint of clementine is a lovely seasonal touch and oh so refreshing too!! ( P.S this Mixed Grain Kale Citrus Salad recipe uses clementines too!).

Then comes the ginger. I know it sounds a bit unusual with your classic lemon poppy seed muffins, but it’s not at all unusual for lemon and ginger to meet—they’re always a perfect match!

So, I used dried ginger, and fresh ginger and both and I loved the addition of fresh ginger the most. I think the flavor is sweeter and milder.

But I will say that either one works, and the dried ginger when added in small amounts, is still nice and mild. I am not looking to make these ginger muffins—I still want my good old favorite lemon poppy seed muffins, only with a touch of ginger and sweetened with a zesty clementine glaze!

How to make Ginger Clementine Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a standard muffin pan. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, zest, juice, oil, eggs and buttermilk, ginger until well combined. Then add in the poppy seeds and mix well.

In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the lemon mixture and pour into your preferred pan.

Bake the muffins for about 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan. Glaze the lemon poppy seed muffins while still warm.

For the clementine glaze: Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until nice and smooth. Add a little more clementine juice if you prefer a runny glaze or a little more confectioner sugar if you prefer a thicker glaze.

Tips for success: 

• Start checking the muffins for doneness after 15 – 16 minutes to avoid overbaking them.
• You can absolutely make this ginger clementine lemon poppy seed muffins recipe entirely with lemon, skip the ginger, and glaze it with a simple lemon glaze.
• Instead of the clementine glaze, you can use the glaze from this citrus poppy seed loaf with yogurt glaze.

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Ginger Clementine Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

If you love Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins you got to try this seasonal twist with clementine zest, fresh ginger and a zesty and sweet clementine glaze! The perfect breakfast on a cold winter morning.

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword citrus poppy seed muffin, lemon poppy seed muffins, muffins with ginger and clementine

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 12 large muffins

Calories 276 kcal

Author Mahy

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large lemons zest and juice
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• ⅔ cup oil
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt

For the glaze:

• 1/2 cup confectioner sugar
• 1 clementine zested
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh clementine juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a standard muffin pan or line them with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, zest, juice, oil, eggs and buttermilk, ginger until well combined. Then add in the poppy seeds and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with baking powder and baking soda and salt.
4. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the lemon mixture and pour into your preferred pan.
5. Bake (middle rack) for about 18 minutes ( always check 2 minutes before or after depending on the pan size you chose) until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clear or with just a few moist crumbs.
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Glaze the cake while still warm.
7. For the glaze: Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until nice and smooth. Add a little more juice if you prefer a runny glaze or a little more confectioner sugar if you prefer a thicker glaze.

Recipe Notes

• Start checking the muffins for doneness after 15 - 16 minutes to avoid overbaking them.
• You can absolutely make this ginger clementine lemon poppy seed muffins recipe entirely with lemon, skip the ginger, and glaze it with a simple lemon glaze.
• Instead of the clementine glaze, you can use the glaze from this citrus poppy seed loaf with yogurt glaze.

Nutrition Facts

Ginger Clementine Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 276 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 28mg 9%

Sodium 48mg 2%

Potassium 134mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 34g 11%

Sugars 17g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 1.1%

Vitamin C 3.8%

Calcium 7.1%

Iron 7.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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