Description
Strawberry Streusel Muffins are the perfect combination of soft, moist muffins and a crunchy, buttery streusel topping. These muffins are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, with juicy fruit pieces baked into a tender, lightly sweetened batter. The streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and extra layer of sweetness, making them irresistible for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a homemade treat, these muffins will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
- 1 ¼ cups fresh strawberries, diced
For the Streusel Topping:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Ingredient Highlights
- Fresh Strawberries: Juicy, sweet strawberries provide natural fruitiness and a pop of color.
- Buttermilk: Helps create a tender crumb and adds a slight tang that enhances the flavor.
- Brown Sugar: Adds depth and caramel-like sweetness to both the muffin batter and the streusel.
- Cinnamon Streusel: A mixture of butter, sugar, and flour that bakes into a crunchy, sweet topping.
Instructions
Prepare the Streusel Topping:
- Mix the Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
Prepare the Muffin Batter:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the Buttermilk: Stir in the buttermilk, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Fold in the Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries, making sure they are evenly distributed.
Assemble and Bake the Muffins:
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Add the Streusel Topping: Sprinkle the prepared streusel mixture evenly over each muffin.
- Bake: Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180-200 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g