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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

These Lemon Blueberry Muffins with streusel crumb topping are the best breakfast to make ahead and grab on a busy morning.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 356kcal
Author: 1
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 6.5 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 and 1/3 cups blueberries fresh or frozen

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F degrees and line muffin pan with paper liners.
  • To make the crumb topping, whisk together flour, sugar, and cinnamon, then add melted butter and stir until crumbly.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, rub 2/3 cup granulated sugar and lemon zest together. Add eggs and whisk, then add yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  • Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then gently incorporate the blueberries.
  • Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling 2/3 of each cup. Top with blueberries and crumb topping.
  • Bake at 400 F for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375 F and bake for 13–15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins can be made ahead and stored for a quick breakfast.