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It’s no secret that my mom and I both adore the combo of blueberries and lemon in baked goods. Treats like our Blueberry Galette, Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls, and our Blueberry Pop Tarts are recipes we make often…but these lemon blueberry muffins are the one constant that is always in our freezer!

My mom developed this recipe more than 30 years ago. She was tired of just plain blueberry muffins and wanted a way to liven them up. My dad loved lemon, so she added a bit of lemon zest. That perked up the flavor; but they needed texture, so she added a streusel on top.

These muffins quickly became a must have for the breakfast meetings she catered, and later for teachers’ appreciation days and swim meets!

This recipe has been meticulously revised, tweaked, and extensively tested (and taste tested!😉), ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor.

If you’ve tried our cranberry muffins, lemon poppy seed muffins, or banana nut muffins, I guarantee you will LOVE these lemon blueberry muffins!

You’ll Need These Ingredients

Today’s recipe is our go-to muffin base recipe. While most recipes call for butter in their muffins, we found them to be too fragile and, often times, can create an off flavor when the butter and lemon bake (just like we found with our lemon crinkle cookies!).

The bonus is that this batter is SUPER simple and requires no electric mixers. Instead, all you need is a mixing bowl, a whisk, and a rubber spatula.

• Granulated sugar: Sweetens both the muffins and the streusel while helping create a beautifully tender crumb.
• Ground cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth to the streusel, making every bite even more irresistible.
• All-purpose flour: Provides structure for the muffins, thickens the streusel, and coats the blueberries so they stay evenly distributed instead of sinking.
• Salted butter: Holds the streusel together and creates those crisp, buttery crumbs on top.
• Fresh blueberries: The star of the recipe! Fresh berries provide the best texture and juicy bursts of flavor, though frozen blueberries work well too—just don’t thaw them first.
• Lemon zest: Gives the muffins a bright, fresh citrus flavor without overpowering the blueberries.
• Baking powder: Helps the muffins rise into tall, fluffy bakery-style domes.
• Salt: Enhances the sweetness while bringing out both the lemon and blueberry flavors.
• Egg: Binds the batter together while adding richness and structure.
• Whole milk: Creates a soft, moist crumb. The higher fat content also helps keep the muffins tender.
• Vegetable oil: Keeps the muffins exceptionally moist and fluffy for days without adding any competing flavor.

Expect A Thicker Batter

While runnier batters like our Ultimate Chocolate Cake are more common, we found that having a thicker batter for these muffins actually create a better, more tender crumb that can also be strong enough to support the weight of the blueberries.

And thankfully, this batter couldn’t be any easier to make. Simply mix the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, stir them together, fold in the blueberries…and your done! It’s quick, simple, and works every time.

The Easiest Crumb Topping

The streusel (or crumb) topping for these muffins are what bring it all together. It adds crunch, flavor, and…between you and me, it’s my favorite part of this muffin!

Simply cut the butter using a fork or pastry blender into some flour, sugar, and cinnamon and sprinkle it on top each muffin before they go into the oven.

It doesn’t make a large amount, just enough for a little crumble on top of each muffin. You can double it if you want extra, but keep in mind, the more weight you put onto each muffin, the less it will rise in the oven.

A Few Tips for TALL Bakery-Style Muffins

• Don’t be afraid to fill them up! It’s best to fill these muffin cups with about 3 Tablespoons of batter. This will equal to the cavity being ¾ of the way full.
• Fill every other one. Want tall muffins? Instead of lining each cavity in the pan, line every other cavity instead! This will provide better air-flow and heat circulation while the muffins bake, creating taller, more delectable muffins.

Not only do these tricks create beautifully sky-high muffin, it also makes each muffin extra fluffy inside! It’s a win-win.

When you make this Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

Happy baking!
x, Caylie

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