why make this recipe
This recipe makes soft, bright lemon muffins with juicy blueberries and a crunchy streusel top. They bake fast and please kids and adults. You can make them for breakfast, snack, or a quick dessert.
introduction
These Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins are simple and tasty. The lemon lifts the flavor. The streusel adds a sweet, crumbly top. The muffins stay moist and taste fresh for days.
how to make Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins
Follow two parts: make the streusel, then make the muffin batter and bake.
Ingredients :
Streusel:
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
Muffins:
- 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1/2 tsp Grated Lemon Zest
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Buttermilk or Whole Milk
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Fresh Blueberries (rinsed and dried (plus some extra for topping))
Directions :
Streusel topping:
- Mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a bowl.
- Stir in 2 tbsp melted butter until crumbs form.
- Set streusel aside.
Lemon blueberry muffins:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with liners or grease wells.
- In a large bowl, whisk 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- In another bowl, beat 2 eggs with 1 cup sugar until mixed.
- Add 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup milk, and 1 tbsp vanilla to the eggs. Mix well.
- Pour wet mix into dry mix. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 2 cups blueberries gently.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full. Add a few extra blueberries on top if you like.
- Sprinkle streusel on top of each muffin.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool more.
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how to serve Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins
Serve warm or at room temperature. They are good plain or with a light spread of butter or cream cheese. Pair with coffee or tea.
how to store Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins
- Room temp: Store in an airtight container for 1–2 days.
- Fridge: Keep in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Wrap individually and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp or warm in the oven.
tips to make Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture. If using frozen, do not thaw; fold in while frozen.
- Mix batter gently to avoid tough muffins.
- Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling; do not pack.
- Add extra streusel for more crunch.
- Let muffins cool a bit before storing to avoid sogginess.
variation (if any)
- Add 1/2 cup chopped lemon glaze drizzle after cooling for extra sweetness.
- Swap half the all-purpose flour for whole wheat for a nuttier flavor.
- Use raspberries instead of blueberries for a different tart note.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
A: Yes. Keep them frozen and fold into batter without thawing. This helps prevent blue streaks.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes. Use a plant milk like almond milk and a dairy-free butter. Use a dairy-free yogurt in place of buttermilk if needed.
Q: How do I know when muffins are done?
A: Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, they are done.
Q: Can I double the recipe?
A: Yes. Use two muffin pans and bake in the same oven. Rotate pans if your oven bakes unevenly.
Conclusion
These Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins are easy to make and full of fresh flavor. For a bakery-style version and extra tips on streusel topping, see this recipe guide from Bakery Style Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins – Beyond the Butter. For another clear, step-by-step muffin recipe you can compare, check Lemon Blueberry Muffins – OMG Chocolate Desserts.
Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins
Ingredients
Method
- Mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a bowl.
- Stir in 2 tbsp melted butter until crumbs form.
- Set streusel aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with liners or grease wells.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- In another bowl, beat 2 eggs with 1 cup sugar until mixed.
- Add 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup milk, and 1 tbsp vanilla to the eggs. Mix well.
- Pour wet mix into dry mix. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 2 cups blueberries gently.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full. Add a few extra blueberries on top if you like.
- Sprinkle streusel on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool more.