Blueberry Streusel Muffins
Soft, fluffy bakery-style muffins loaded with juicy blueberries and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumbl
Ingredients (Makes 12 Muffins)
Muffin Batter
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) milk (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (200g) fresh or frozen blueberries
Cinnamon Streusel Topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners
Make Streusel
- Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon
- Cut in cold butter using fingers or fork
- Mixture should look like coarse crumbs
- Chill while making batter
Mix Dry Ingredients
Whisk:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl:
- Whisk melted butter + sugar
- Add eggs (one at a time)
- Stir in milk + vanilla
Combine
- Add dry ingredients to wet
- Mix gently (do NOT overmix)
- Fold in blueberries carefully
Toss blueberries in 1 tbsp flour first to prevent sinking.
Fill & Top
- Fill liners ¾ full
- Generously sprinkle streusel on top
Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes
Until tops are golden and toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes before removing.
Pro Bakery Tips Use room-temperature eggs and milk
Do not overmix (keeps muffins fluffy)
For tall domes → bake first 5 mins at
400°F, then reduce to 375°F
For extra sweetness → sprinkle coarse sugar on top
Storage & Freezing
Room temp: 2–3 days
Fridge: 5 days
Freeze: Up to 2 months
Reheat: 15 sec microwave
Nutrition (Approx Per Muffin)
- Calories: 240–270
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 4g
WW Points Estimate
Standard recipe:
9–11 points per muffin
Lighter swaps:
- Replace half butter with applesauce
- Reduce sugar to ½ cup
New estimate:
6–8 points per muffin
Flavor Variations
- Lemon Blueberry (add 1 tbsp zest)
- Cream Cheese Filled
- Almond Blueberry
- Mixed Berry
- Gluten-Free version
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Blueberries
- Rich in anthocyanins (powerful antioxidants)
- Help reduce oxidative stress
- Support heart and brain health
Cinnamon (in streusel)
- May help regulate blood sugar
- Has mild anti-inflammatory properties
What Makes It Less Anti-Inflammatory?
- Refined sugar → promotes inflammation when eaten often
- White flour → high glycemic index
- Butter (saturated fat) → okay in moderation
So while blueberries are great, the typical bakery-style muffin is more of a treat than a health food.
How to Make It More Anti-Inflammatory
Smart Swaps:
Replace white flour with whole wheat or oat flour
Cut sugar by 30–40%
Replace half butter with olive oil or applesauce
Add 1 tbsp chia or flax seeds
Use Greek yogurt for moisture
