Description
Lemon Streusel Muffins are a delightful treat that combine bright lemon flavor with a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these muffins promise a burst of citrus sunshine in every fluffy bite. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp cold butter, diced
- ¼ cup additional all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- For the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a small bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and top with streusel mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg