Easy Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe: Healthy, Delicious, and Quick to Make

Muffins are a popular dessert or snack loved for their simple preparation and delicious taste. This time, we have prepared poppy seed muffins, which combine gentle sweetness with the slight crunch of poppy seeds. We have calculated the nutritional values per muffin, as due to the ingredients (high sugar and fat content), muffins are more suitable as a snack or dessert rather than a full meal.

Poppy seeds are a rich source of calcium, iron, and magnesium—three key minerals that support bone health, circulation, and muscle function. We chose to use whole wheat flour instead of white flour, which gives our muffins more fiber, aiding digestion and helping maintain balanced blood sugar levels. Whole wheat flour also contains more protein than white flour. At Hungry Pumpkin, we only use plant-based ingredients in cooking, and these muffins are no exception. This way, we have reduced the content of saturated fats and cholesterol in the muffins.

While poppy seed muffins have some advantages, they can quickly become a less healthy choice if consumed in large amounts too often. They contain a lot of sugar, making them energy-dense and potentially leading to a rapid spike in blood sugar levels, which is not ideal for those trying to control their energy intake. They also contain a fair amount of fat, which further increases their caloric value.

Recipe, preparation, and cost

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a muffin tray. Grease all the cavities with a little oil or use paper liners.  
2. In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, ground poppy seeds, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add plant-based milk and oil (the muffins will be even better if you add a little vanilla extract or orange zest).  
3. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and mix just enough for all the ingredients to combine. The batter should be thicker than pancake batter, and you’ll need to spoon it into the muffin tray.  
4. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tray cavities.  
5. Place the tray in the oven and bake the muffins for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. If the batter still sticks to the toothpick, bake the muffins for an additional 5 minutes.  
6. Let the muffins cool in the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

The total cost of ingredients for 15 muffins was 3.12 euros, which is only 0.21 euros per muffin.

Nutritional Value

With one muffin, we consume nearly 9% of our daily energy needs, most of which comes from sugars and fats. Although muffins are not a typical source of protein, one muffin provides over 8% of our daily protein requirements. We also get a good amount of calcium, magnesium, and iron, mainly thanks to the poppy seeds. The poppy seeds also contribute a significant portion of the fat content.

Poppy seed muffins are an excellent choice for a sweet snack, but in moderation. We recommend them as a snack during physical activities, as they will give you energy. They are also suitable as a dessert after lunch and can help increase your intake of minerals in your diet.

If you want a more detailed breakdown of the calculated nutritional values or have other questions and comments, you can write to us at hungry.pumpkin.blog@gmail.com. We will be happy to receive your emails!

Bon appétit from,

Your Hungry Pumpkin team