🫐 Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Soft, fluffy muffins packed with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet, buttery crumb (streusel). Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or coffee time ☕.

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Muffins

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

For the Streusel Topping

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup cold butter, cubed

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

2️⃣ Make the Streusel

1. In a bowl mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

2. Add cold butter cubes.

3. Use a fork or fingers to mix until crumbly.

4. Set aside.

3️⃣ Prepare the Muffin Batter

1. In a large bowl whisk together:

   • flour

   • sugar

   • baking powder

   • salt

2. In another bowl mix:

   • melted butter

   • eggs

   • milk

   • vanilla

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

4. Gently fold in the blueberries.

4️⃣ Fill the Muffin Cups

• Fill each cup about ¾ full with batter.

5️⃣ Add Streusel

• Sprinkle streusel topping generously over each muffin.

6️⃣ Bake

• Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7️⃣ Cool

• Let muffins cool in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve warm with butter

• Dust lightly with powdered sugar

• Pair with coffee or tea

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❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes. Use them directly from the freezer and do not thaw to prevent color bleeding.

Q2: How do I keep blueberries from sinking?

Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour before adding to the batter.

Q3: Can I make these muffins healthier?

Yes, you can:

• use whole wheat flour

• reduce sugar slightly

• replace butter with vegetable oil or yogurt.

Q4: How do I store the muffins?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Q5: Can I freeze them?

Yes. Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months.

Q6: How do I reheat muffins?

Warm in:

• Microwave: 15–20 seconds

• Oven: 300°F (150°C) for about 5 minutes.

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⭐ Baker’s Tip: For bakery-style muffins, fill the cups almost full and add extra streusel on top.