Description

Bright, fresh, and absolutely bakery-worthy, these Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins with Lemon Glaze are the ultimate treat for brunch, snack time, or a light breakfast. The soft and moist muffin base is packed with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon zest, topped with a buttery streusel, and finished with a sweet-tart lemon glaze. This easy recipe is perfect if you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy muffin recipes, or delicious food ideas that feel homemade yet gourmet.

Ingredients

1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)

1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)

3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (for streusel)

Pinch of salt (for streusel)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and pinch of salt. Add 3 tablespoons cold butter and crumble into a streusel. Chill.

3. In a large bowl, whisk 1 and 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.

6. Add dry ingredients to wet in two additions, alternating with sour cream and milk. Do not overmix.

7. Gently fold in the blueberries.

8. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Top with chilled streusel.

9. Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

10. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze, then drizzle over completely cooled muffins.

Notes

Do not skip the lemon zest—it adds essential brightness.

For extra tender muffins, make sure your butter is properly softened.

Wait until the muffins are completely cool before drizzling the glaze to prevent melting.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 260
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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