Description
Lemon Streusel Muffins are a delightful way to brighten your mornings! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel, these soft and fluffy muffins make for the perfect breakfast or brunch treat. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they will become a family favorite that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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 eggs, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- For the streusel topping, combine cold butter with brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl until crumbly.
- Spoon muffin batter into the prepared tin until two-thirds full and top generously with streusel.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg