Lemon Streusel Muffins
Brighten your mornings with these indulgent Lemon Streusel Muffins—soft, buttery delights bursting with zesty citrus flavor and topped with a golden, crumbly streusel. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, these muffins are made with fresh lemon zest and juice for a vibrant pop of flavor, while the melt-in-your-mouth streusel topping adds a rich, bakery-style crunch. With their moist texture and irresistible aroma, these muffins are incredibly easy to make in just 35 minutes, making them an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Pair them with a cup of tea or coffee for a refreshing yet comforting bite that will brighten even the cloudiest day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease well.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 2 tablespoons of lemon zest.
In a separate bowl, combine 0.5 cups of melted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring just until combined. Do not overmix as this will affect the texture of the muffins.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
To make the streusel topping, mix 0.25 cups of brown sugar, 0.5 cups of flour, and 3 tablespoons of cold, cubed butter in a small bowl. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to combine the ingredients until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the muffin batter.
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your Lemon Streusel Muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.4 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 745 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2346 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 585.6 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.8 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1067 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
