Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

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🫐 Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

Soft • Moist • Golden • Bakery-Style Comfort
Makes 12 generous muffins

🌟 Introduction

There is something deeply comforting about blueberry muffins fresh from the oven. The gentle sweetness, the burst of juicy blueberries, and the irresistible aroma filling the kitchen instantly make a house feel like home. These Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping are not just muffins—they are a moment of calm, warmth, and indulgence.

With a soft, tender crumb and a crunchy, buttery streusel crown, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of textures. Whether enjoyed at breakfast, served with afternoon tea, packed into lunchboxes, or savored late at night, these muffins always feel like the right choice.

🕰️ History & Origin

Blueberry muffins trace their roots to North America, where wild blueberries were traditionally used in baked goods by Indigenous communities long before modern baking. As blueberries became widely cultivated in the early 20th century, muffins quickly rose in popularity due to their simplicity and reliability.

The streusel topping, however, comes from European—especially German—baking traditions. “Streusel” means something scattered, referring to the crumbly mixture sprinkled over cakes and pastries. Combining blueberries with streusel created a bakery classic loved around the world.

🧺 Ingredients

Muffins

  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk (or buttermilk for extra softness)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1½ cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar (or white sugar)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional but highly recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

🍰 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Prepare the Streusel

In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter cubes and rub them into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Place the streusel in the refrigerator while you prepare the batter—this ensures a crisp, bakery-style topping.

2️⃣ Prepare the Muffin Batter

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, oil (or melted butter), egg, and vanilla until smooth.

Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined—overmixing will make the muffins dense.

Lightly toss the blueberries with 1 teaspoon of flour, then fold them gently into the batter.

3️⃣ Assemble

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel over each muffin, gently pressing it down slightly so it sticks during baking.

4️⃣ Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🔬 Formation & Texture

These muffins rise beautifully thanks to baking powder and gentle mixing. The oil (or butter) keeps the crumb soft and moist even the next day. Tossing the blueberries in flour prevents sinking, ensuring even distribution throughout the muffin. The chilled streusel melts slightly while baking, forming crisp golden crumbs that contrast perfectly with the tender interior.

❤️ Muffin Lovers’ Serving Ideas

  • Serve warm with butter or honey
  • Enjoy with coffee, tea, or cold milk
  • Add lemon zest for a fresh citrus note
  • Drizzle with vanilla glaze for dessert-style muffins
  • Freeze extras and reheat for instant comfort

💕 Methods Loved by Bakers & Muffin Lovers

  • Do not overmix – lumpy batter creates fluffy muffins
  • Cold streusel guarantees a crunchy topping
  • Buttermilk option gives extra tenderness
  • Oil version keeps muffins moist for days
  • High-quality vanilla enhances flavor naturally

🌸 Conclusion

These Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping prove that simple ingredients can create unforgettable results. Soft, fluffy, golden, and bursting with berries, they are perfect for sharing—but tempting enough to keep all to yourself. Once you bake them, they’ll earn a permanent place in your recipe collection.

Bake with love, enjoy every bite, and let your kitchen smell like a bakery 🫐✨

If you want next, I can make:

  • Jumbo bakery muffins
  • Eggless version
  • No butter / no oil version
  • Viral social-media caption version
  • Or a healthy breakfast twist 💙

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