Can I make muffins or quick bread without sesame seeds?
Yes. Start with Poppy Seeds at 1:1. Different flavour. Works for visual contrast on breads and bagels.
Best Sesame Seeds Substitutes for Muffins & Quick Breads
Use forgiving substitutions that still maintain moisture and lift in quick batters. Quick breads tolerate swaps better, but leavening and hydration still need balance to avoid gummy centers.
Can I make muffins or quick bread without sesame seeds?
Yes. Start with Poppy Seeds at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Top Recommendation
Poppy Seeds
Use 1:1
Different flavour. Works for visual contrast on breads and bagels.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of sesame seeds weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of sesame seeds is treated as 144 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Sesame Seeds cups to grams →Common Questions for Muffins & Quick Breads
What can I use instead of sesame seeds for muffins?
Start with Poppy Seeds (1:1) for the closest match.
Best sesame seeds substitute for muffins?
Poppy Seeds is the top pick here. Use 1:1 and adjust only after a test bake.
How do I substitute sesame seeds in muffins and quick breads?
Replace using 1:1, mix as usual, then tune liquid and bake time in small steps if needed.