Ingredients
Method
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
Step 2: Prepare the Blueberries
- Rinse your fresh blueberries under cool water. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Gently toss the berries with a tablespoon of flour to coat them lightly. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during the baking process.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and whole milk until smooth. You want a creamy consistency here, as it sets the base for the muffins.
Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, fine sea salt, and lemon zest. Sifting helps aerate the flour, ensuring that your muffins are light and fluffy.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix. A few lumps are perfectly okay; they’ll bake out.
Step 6: Add the Blueberries
- Fold the coated blueberries into the batter. I usually reserve a few to place on top for that inviting “fresh-out-of-the-oven” look.
Step 7: Prepare the Crumble Topping
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, and butter. Use your fingers or a fork to mix until crumbly. It should resemble wet sand.
Step 8: Bake
- Scoop the muffin batter into your prepared tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over each muffin. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Blueberries: Fresh blueberries are ideal, but frozen work in a pinch. Just add them frozen without thawing.
Greek Yogurt: This ingredient contributes moisture while keeping the muffins rich. Opt for plain for best results, or try a flavored one for an extra hint of flavor.
Flour: Make sure to spoon and level your flour to avoid packing it too tightly. This ensures the right texture for your muffins.
Oil: Avocado oil has a high smoke point and a neutral flavor, making it an excellent choice if you want the vanilla and almond to shine.
Lemon Zest: A small amount of zest adds brightness without making the muffins taste citrusy. It complements the blueberries beautifully.
