Best 5 Blueberry Streusel Muffins Lighter Recipes

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Muffins are a classic breakfast staple and a delightful treat enjoyed by people of all ages. Blueberry streusel muffins, in particular, are known for their sweet, juicy blueberries and crunchy streusel topping. While these muffins are delicious, they can often be high in calories and fat. However, with a few simple adjustments and substitutions, it is possible to create a lighter version of these mouthwatering muffins that still packs a punch of flavor and satisfaction.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

STREUSEL TOPPED BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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This is a really moist muffin if you don't overwork the batter. I'm a 'muffin snob' and I find myself making this same recipe over and over again! You'll never want to make a boxed blueberry muffin again.

Provided by Heather Walker

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Blueberry Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons flour over blueberries, and set aside. (This simple trick will keep you from having "purple" batter)
  • In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, and stir in vanilla and lemon zest. Fold in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries. Remember, fold gently, don't stir. Spoon batter into prepared cups.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons flour, 5 tablespoons sugar ,and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles course crumbs. Sprinkle over batter in muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack. These muffins freeze really well, and re-heat in the microwave successfully. Hope you enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 262.8 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

BLUEBERRY STREUSEL MUFFINS



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This recipe can be made with streusel or plain sugar topping. These muffins don't last long in our house. They are a favorite among my family and friends.

Provided by Carol Semenuk

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Blueberry Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups blueberries
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, chilled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir the flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping over unbaked muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 242.1 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

BLUEBERRY STREUSEL MUFFINS



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What a joy to set out a basket of these moist blueberry muffins with crumb topping on the brunch buffet. People rave when they taste them for the first time. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
STREUSEL:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries. , Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON-STREUSEL BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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My family and friends really enjoy fresh muffins. My berry-packed muffin flavor combo of almond extract and cardamon is just divine. And to top it off, the sweet lemon-cinnamon scented streusel is heavenly.-Shirley Riley, Water Valley, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
LEMON STREUSEL:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts; beat well. Beat in milk. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cardamom; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, lemon zest and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake 23-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. , Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BLUEBERRY STREUSEL MUFFINS (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Enjoy these fruit-packed muffins as part of a healthy breakfast. Applesauce replaces much of the oil in these tasty, streusel-topped treats.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons firm margarine
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or canned (drained) blueberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or line with paper baking cups. In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in margarine using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly.
  • In large bowl, beat milk, applesauce, oil, vanilla and egg until well blended. Stir in 2 cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder and salt all at once just until flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy). Gently stir in blueberries. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle each with about 2 teaspoons streusel topping.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 260 mg

Tips:

  • For a moist and fluffy muffin, use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour.
  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries for the best flavor. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them before adding them to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • For a streusel topping that is both crunchy and flavorful, use a combination of brown sugar, oats, flour, and butter.
  • To prevent the muffins from sticking to the muffin tins, grease them with cooking spray or line them with paper liners.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short period of time to create a crispy crust and a moist interior.

Conclusion:

Blueberry streusel muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet and juicy blueberries, and crunchy streusel topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy muffin recipe, give these blueberry streusel muffins a try.

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