These Lemon Blueberry Muffins are a delightful, easy-to-make treat packed with tangy lemon flavor and sweet blueberries. Topped with a crunchy streusel, they’re perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or as a grab-and-go snack. Made with Greek yogurt to ensure moisture, these muffins will become your go-to recipe for a bright and flavorful start to your day.
For Streusel Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon (or more to taste)
6.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Lemon Blueberry Muffins:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
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 1/3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, reserve ½ cup for topping)
1 tablespoon flour (for coating blueberries)
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a small bowl, whisk together the streusel ingredients—flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and stir until crumbly. Refrigerate until ready.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a medium bowl, rub lemon zest into the sugar for about a minute. Add eggs, whisk until smooth. Mix in Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Coat blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold them into the batter, saving ½ cup for topping.
Spoon batter into the muffin tin, filling 2/3 full. Tap the pan to settle the batter.
Top with remaining blueberries and streusel topping.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For extra crunch, add nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter.
Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat muffins in the microwave for 20 seconds or in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-10 minutes.