Enjoy the taste of fresh blueberries in these moist and flavorful homemade blueberry streusel muffins. The combination of tangy blueberries and sweet streusel topping is simply irresistible. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or a snack on the go. Serve them warm with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- For the streusel topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour and sugar for the streusel topping. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Evenly divide the muffin batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin, pressing it lightly into the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants and are considered a superfood.
Streusel is a German crumb topping made from butter, sugar, and flour.
You can use frozen blueberries instead of fresh if they are not in season.