Lemon Streusel Muffins
Deliciously soft and fluffy muffins bursting with fresh lemon flavor, topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel for the perfect breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Muffin Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Streusel Topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional
- powdered sugar (for dusting) Optional for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, careful not to overmix.
Streusel Preparation
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, oats, flour, and cinnamon for the streusel. Mix until crumbly.
Baking
- Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the muffin batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Notes
For an elegant touch, dust muffins with powdered sugar before serving. They can be paired with fresh fruit salad or yogurt.