Tessa Arias Will Make You Fall in Love with Lemon and Poppy Seed

Lemon and poppy seeds are a delicious combo that’s never going out of style, and many of our favorite food bloggers swear by it. Tessa Arias, the mastermind behind the food blog Handle the Heat, happens to be one of them, and here are some of the sweetest desserts she enjoys making with lemon and poppy seeds.

Soft Batch Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

If you want to try lemon and poppy seed combo without putting in too much effort into your dessert, these cookies are as quick and easy as it gets. They’ll surprise you with their tender texture and their fresh lemon flavor that you can achieve by using fresh lemon zest.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Another basic recipe that you can try even if you’re still a beginner, these muffins will win you over with their soft and moist texture. Once again, fresh lemon zest and poppy seeds are the main ingredients in these muffins, topped with a simple sweet lemony glaze.

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Looking for a way to make your pancakes more tangy and refreshing? Adding poppy seeds and lemon zest to the batter will get you there! Arias also recommends topping your pancakes with fresh berries to make them even more delicious.