Blueberry Streusel Muffins: Bakery-Style Crunchy Topping
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Blueberry Streusel Muffins: Bakery-Style Crunchy Topping. These fluffy muffins are packed with juicy blueberries and topped with a buttery, crunchy streusel that elevates them to bakery-quality treats. The addition of bright lemon zest and a hint of vanilla in the batter creates a fresh, harmonious flavor, making these muffins perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. With their irresistible crunch and tender crumb, they are sure to be a hit on any occasion, inviting you to enjoy a moment of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
- ¼ cup rolled oats (optional, for streusel)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- pinch salt (for streusel)
- powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts, for garnish)
- a few sprigs fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with grease or liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients gently; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries until evenly distributed.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cold butter, oats (if using), cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and top generously with streusel.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg