Lemon Poppyseed Muffins - Alternative Flavours?

jjrogers · 07-11-2012, 03:02 PM

I absolutely adore Rachel Cobb's Lemon Poppyseed Muffins. I wondered if anyone has successfully adapted this recipe to other flavours. I have tried chocolate by adding cocoa instead of the lemon zest and juice but it didn't quite have the same consistency, so I am asking for other suggestions that you might have tried.

Here's the link:
Until The Thin Lady Sings: Low Carb Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

buttoni · 07-11-2012, 05:56 PM

Chopped dried prunes or raisins, along with chopped nuts, when you get closer to maintenance. Chopped fresh cranberrries and nuts for now.

ravenrose · 07-12-2012, 09:13 AM

I don't make this recipe, but I do make flax muffins for breakfast every day. I must have 30 flavors I rotate, made with a DaVinci/Torani sugar free syrup, an extract, and/or spices. Additions can include poppyseeds, nuts, chopped cranberries, or coconut. cream cheese frosting optional.

really, any flavor you might want is usually attainable somehow with flavorings if you poke around stores and the internet.

jjrogers · 07-13-2012, 03:37 PM

Thanks for your suggestions. They are certainly worth trying.

As it is an interesting combination of ingredients, I was hoping to hear more definite ingredients and measures from someone who had used and successfully adapted the recipe to other flavours.

CarolynF · 07-14-2012, 07:04 PM

J: Coconut flour is like a sponge and probably required the liquid from the lemons to help moisten it. Cocoa is like flour so it probably would need extra liquid to make the texture come out right..

If you do add cocoa, then you might add extra water instead of the lemon juice or some sour cream..

You might just do the basic recipe and add blueberries..Lemon blueberry muffins sound good as well as lemon raspberry muffins...

Orange muffins would be nice, too.

rosethorns · 07-14-2012, 09:55 PM

Like Peggy says I would do cranberry orange and nuts.

I would change
2 T. orange Davinci or Torani syrup (for lemon juice)
1 T. fresh orange zest ( for 1 T. lemon zest)
2 T. cranberries chopped
1 T. chopped walnuts ( for poppy seeds )
1/2 tsp. each of baking powder & baking soda

I think I might try this.I'll let you know how this turns out.

jjrogers · 07-31-2012, 08:28 PM

It's a bit late, but thank you everyone for your suggestions.

07-11-2012, 03:02 PM	#1
jjrogers Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 5 Gallery: jjrogers Stats: 82/72/64 (kg) WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: January 2010	Lemon Poppyseed Muffins - Alternative Flavours? I absolutely adore Rachel Cobb's Lemon Poppyseed Muffins. I wondered if anyone has successfully adapted this recipe to other flavours. I have tried chocolate by adding cocoa instead of the lemon zest and juice but it didn't quite have the same consistency, so I am asking for other suggestions that you might have tried. Here's the link: Until The Thin Lady Sings: Low Carb Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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07-11-2012, 05:56 PM	#2
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,301 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	Chopped dried prunes or raisins, along with chopped nuts, when you get closer to maintenance. Chopped fresh cranberrries and nuts for now.

07-12-2012, 09:13 AM	#3
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,067 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	I don't make this recipe, but I do make flax muffins for breakfast every day. I must have 30 flavors I rotate, made with a DaVinci/Torani sugar free syrup, an extract, and/or spices. Additions can include poppyseeds, nuts, chopped cranberries, or coconut. cream cheese frosting optional. really, any flavor you might want is usually attainable somehow with flavorings if you poke around stores and the internet.

07-13-2012, 03:37 PM	#4
jjrogers Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 5 Gallery: jjrogers Stats: 82/72/64 (kg) WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: January 2010	Thanks for your suggestions. They are certainly worth trying. As it is an interesting combination of ingredients, I was hoping to hear more definite ingredients and measures from someone who had used and successfully adapted the recipe to other flavours.

07-14-2012, 07:04 PM	#5
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,822 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	J: Coconut flour is like a sponge and probably required the liquid from the lemons to help moisten it. Cocoa is like flour so it probably would need extra liquid to make the texture come out right.. If you do add cocoa, then you might add extra water instead of the lemon juice or some sour cream.. You might just do the basic recipe and add blueberries..Lemon blueberry muffins sound good as well as lemon raspberry muffins... Orange muffins would be nice, too.

07-14-2012, 09:55 PM	#6
rosethorns Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup. WA Posts: 4,509 Gallery: rosethorns Stats: 252/140/150 WOE: atkins I eat non allergic food Start Date: restarted 1-07	Like Peggy says I would do cranberry orange and nuts. I would change 2 T. orange Davinci or Torani syrup (for lemon juice) 1 T. fresh orange zest ( for 1 T. lemon zest) 2 T. cranberries chopped 1 T. chopped walnuts ( for poppy seeds ) 1/2 tsp. each of baking powder & baking soda I think I might try this.I'll let you know how this turns out.

07-31-2012, 08:28 PM	#7
jjrogers Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 5 Gallery: jjrogers Stats: 82/72/64 (kg) WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: January 2010	It's a bit late, but thank you everyone for your suggestions.