Zesty Lemon Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins—Moist & Tangy

My Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Lemon Coffee Cake has been the most popular recipe I’ve shared so far — it was pinned over 25,000 times in just a few weeks. That response made my day and reminded me of those small, surprising moments of confidence from junior high. I’ve received a lot of lovely feedback and made the cake several more times to confirm it’s as good as everyone says.

Recently I needed something to bring to my monthly mom’s group, so I combined that coffee cake batter with a blueberry muffin idea. I do this often — experimenting with variations is one of my favorite parts of baking, especially when recipe ideas pop into my head at bedtime.

The muffins were a hit at the group and disappeared quickly. My boys hoped I’d bring home leftovers, so when there were none I made a half recipe in a mini muffin tin — 24 bite-sized muffins that vanished the same day. They even insisted later that they “don’t care for blueberries,” which I found hard to believe.

What I love about this batter is its light lemon flavor — it’s not overly sweet. The streusel topping adds a buttery, crumbly sweetness that balances the tang of the blueberries and the yogurt. I frequently use Greek yogurt in baked goods because it keeps them moist and adds a pleasant tang. These muffins are a cheerful way to start the week.

Tangy blueberries and a sweet, crumbly, buttery streusel topping.

Lemon Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins






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  • Author: Julie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

These muffins are lightly lemony with tangy blueberries and a sweet, crumbly streusel topping. They’re tender, moist, and perfect for a cheerful breakfast or snack.


Ingredients


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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • zest of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries

Streusel Topping

  • 5 tablespoons cold cubed butter
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat sugar, oil, and eggs on medium speed until smooth.
  5. Add Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until combined.
  6. Add the flour mixture gradually on low speed, mixing until incorporated.
  7. Gently fold in the blueberries to avoid breaking them.
  8. Spoon batter into each muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
  9. Top each muffin with 1–2 tablespoons of streusel.
  10. Bake 3 minutes at 425°F, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake 22–23 more minutes, until tops are lightly golden.
  11. Remove muffins from the tin and cool on a wire rack.
  12. Repeat with any remaining batter.

Streusel Topping

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and cold cubed butter in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until pea-sized, crumbly pieces form. Sprinkle over the muffins before baking.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Muffin
  • Calories: 256
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9.1g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 3.6g
  • Cholesterol: 22mg

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