These Streusel-Topped Blueberry Muffins are not the blueberry muffins of my childhood; these are much, much better blueberry muffins. They have cinnamon streusel on them and lemon zest in in them and they’re easy to make with stuff you probably either have on hand or can easily get. They are perfect for breakfast or brunch or any time you’re craving a little something sweet.
Ingredients Needed
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Muffins
- All purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Table salt
- Granulated sugar
- Grated orange or lemon peel – Freshly grated!
- Egg
- Buttermilk – The acidity in the buttermilk helps the muffins rise. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can add 3/4 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice to a 3/4 cup measuring cup, then fill the cup with milk, stir, and let sit for a few minutes to thicken before use in the batter.
- Canola oil – Canola oil works well here because it’s a light oil. If you’re avoiding seed and vegetable oils, avocado oil is probably a good substitute here.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries – Fresh berries work well and create a very clean looking muffin. Frozen berries can bleed and streak a little, but are still delicious. Regardless of which ones you choose, they’ll be tossed in sugar and flour before being folded into the batter to help them stay suspended and not sink during baking.
Streusel-Topping
- Granulated sugar
- All purpose flour
- Cinnamon
- Butter – Always use real butter if you can. If you can’t, use a replacement with similar fat and moisture content to butter.
How to Make Streusel-Topped Blueberry Muffins
- You’ll start by combining your dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. You’ll make a well in your dry ingredients and then pour in your wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be sure not to over mix; some lumps are ok!
- The blueberries get a quick toss in a little sugar and flour to help suspend them in the batter and prevent them from sinking while the muffins bake. Fold those in.
- Next you’ll mix up a quick streusel topping with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
- Muffin cups get filled up about 2/3 full and sprinkled with streusel. Pop those pans in the oven and you’re just minutes away from beautiful, delicious blueberry muffins!
Storing and Other Tips
- Store completely cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 2-3 days for best results.
- Freeze muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace the blueberries in these blueberry muffins with a different berry or fruit?
Sure! This recipe should work well with any other berries, or even chopped up fruits like peaches, nectarines, pears, etc.
Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes. This recipe should work well with a good quality 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Absolutely! Baked goods are often even better on day two. You can also freeze them for later!
Can I make mini muffins?
Absolutely. Fill mini cups 2/3-3/4 full and top with 1/2-1 teaspoon of streusel and bake at 375°F for 10-13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Streusel-Topped Blueberry Muffins
These are the BEST streusel-topped blueberry muffins ever, but they are also quick and easy made from pantry staples!
Servings muffins
Ingredients
Muffins
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon grated orange or lemon peel
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
STREUSEL TOPPING
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
- Lightly spoon the flour into measuring cups and level with with a knife and combine it in a large bowl with the baking powder, salt, sugar, and citrus peel. Make a well in the center of the mixture. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and oil. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining flour and sugar and then toss the blueberries in this mixture until they are well-coated. Gently fold the blueberry mixture into the batter. Spoon the batter into lined muffin tins, filling ⅔ full.
- To make the streusel topping, combine the ¼ cup sugar, 2 ½ tablespoons flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or two butter knives until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Makes 12 muffins.
Notes
- Store completely cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 2-3 days for best results.
- Freeze muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin, Calories: 216kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 275mg, Potassium: 58mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 95IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 79mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 216kcal
Cost: $8
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Questions & Reviews
These came out amazing!!! My family loved them! Perfect texture, the lemon zest gives it a nice tang and the crumb topping puts it over the top. Just the right amount of blueberries too. I googled the weight of 1 cup which came to 100g. Thank you!
These are the best! A must requested recipe. The lemon zest takes it to a whole new level.
So easy to make and my family loved them! Thanks for the recipe!
Is it just me or are the blueberries adorably small in your pics and perfect little sweet nuggets for muffin making? May I ask what brand these are or where you got them? (My kids complain about whole blueberries being to big and juicy in baked goods/breakfast foods…) ?
These ones are adorably small!! These are wild blueberries from the freezer section and I think they’re more flavorful.
I always love your commentary, Kate. Thank you for literally making me laugh out loud as I read this while waiting in my son’s therapist’s lobby. You’re my favorite!
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I love these muffins!! They are my go-to muffin. I have made them a LOT! ? Thank you so, so much for such an awesome recipe. ❤️?
Oh I’m trying these in my doughnut pan this weekend! Looks amazing!
So yummy! I added some frozen raspberries along with the blueberries and they were Perfect! Will definitely make again. You guys are the best!
These Blueberry Muffins are so good! My kids loved them!
Looking for a new Blueberry Muffin recipe so pulled out your cookbook and voila! There is a mistake though in the directions step three. It should read 1 T. of flour, not 1 cup (for the mixing with the blueberries). I couble checked on the blog to see what the discrepancy was. Just FYI. They smell heavenly!