Description
Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins are a delicious combination of soft, flavorful muffins with a buttery, crunchy streusel topping. The tangy lemon zest and juice perfectly complement the sweet, juicy blueberries, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The addition of the streusel topping adds a wonderful crumbly texture, making these muffins just as enjoyable to eat as they are to bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
🍋 Streusel Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Make the Streusel Mix flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir until crumbly. Set aside.
- Prep the Muffin Batter
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Fill & Top Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Sprinkle streusel generously over each.
- Bake Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
These soft, citrusy muffins with bursts of juicy blueberries and a buttery streusel topping are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Enjoy them warm with a cup of coffee or tea, or pack them up for a sweet treat on the go
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Low
Keywords: Bakery-style muffins, Blueberry streusel muffins, Lemon muffins with streusel topping