Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and lemon zest, until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon sugar mixture, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, and olive oil.

Step 5

Add the flour mixture to the yogurt mixture and stir until just combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.