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Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Muffins for a Bright Start

These Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Muffins are a quick, delicious, and family-friendly breakfast option filled with zesty lemon and juicy blueberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can replace with brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt can use non-dairy yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil can substitute melted butter
  • 1 large egg for vegan option, use flax or chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh juice recommended
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen without thawing
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/4 cup butter can replace with coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup flour can use whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar brown sugar adds more flavor
  • 1/4 cup oats optional

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the blueberries carefully.
  6. Prepare the streusel by mixing melted butter, flour, sugar, and oats until crumbly.
  7. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared tin and sprinkle streusel on top.
  8. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F, then lower to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring muffins to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer preservation.

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