Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Soft, fluffy bakery-style muffins loaded with juicy blueberries and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble.

🛒 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

• ½ cup (65g) flour

• ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ cup (60g) cold butter, cubed

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)

• Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners

2️⃣ 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

3️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk:

• Flour

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Salt

4️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl:

• Whisk melted butter + sugar

• Add eggs (one at a time)

• Stir in milk + vanilla

5️⃣ 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.

6️⃣ Fill & Top

• Fill liners ¾ full

• Generously sprinkle streusel on top

7️⃣ 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