Lemon Blueberry Muffins Streusel (Printable)
Zesty lemon and juicy blueberries combined in tender muffins with a crumbly streusel topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Muffin Base
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest, fresh
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
→ Streusel Topping
14 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
15 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
18 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with butter.
02 - Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Add cold butter and blend with fingers or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
03 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in a large bowl until well combined.
04 - Whisk eggs, milk, oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth and uniform.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Gently fold blueberries into the batter, taking care not to crush them.
07 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
08 - Sprinkle prepared streusel topping generously over each muffin, pressing lightly to adhere.
09 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
10 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The streusel topping creates this incredible buttery crunch that makes every bite feel like a special occasion even on a Tuesday morning
- Fresh blueberries burst in your mouth while the lemon keeps everything bright and not too sweet
02 -
- Overmixing is the enemy of tender muffins so stop as soon as the flour disappears even if it looks lumpy
- Room temperature ingredients blend better but keep that butter ice cold for the streusel
03 -
- Toss your blueberries in a tablespoon of flour before adding them to prevent them from all sinking to the bottom
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the batter evenly and get those bakery perfect domes every time