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Cozy Huckleberry Muffins with Lemon Zest Streusel Top

Fluffy and sweet huckleberry muffins topped with a crunchy lemon zest streusel, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Huckleberries (Can substitute with blueberries if needed)
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour (Use whole wheat flour for a denser muffin)
  • ½ cup Sugar (White or granulated sugar)
  • 2 tsp Baking powder (Ensure it’s fresh for proper rising)
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Salt (Enhances flavor)
  • ½ cup Milk (Use buttermilk for a slightly tangy flavor)
  • ¼ cup Vegetable oil (Can substitute with melted coconut oil)
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor)
  • Zest of one lemon (Fresher and more vibrant flavor)
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar (Light or dark brown sugar works)
  • 2 tbsp Melted butter (Use unsalted butter)
  • ½ cup Additional flour (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in another bowl.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined, then gently fold in the huckleberries.
  5. Make the streusel by combining brown sugar, melted butter, and additional flour until crumbly in a small bowl.
  6. Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter and sprinkle the streusel topping on each muffin.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use fresh huckleberries for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: huckleberry muffins, lemon zest, breakfast muffins, baking recipes