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Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins for Cozy Morning Vibes

Delicious blueberry muffins with a crumb topping, perfect for breakfast or brunch, bringing cozy vibes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or Ginger Can be omitted or swapped for nutmeg.
  • 1 pinch Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cold) Margarine or vegan butter can be used.
For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour makes a great alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder A leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with acidic ingredients.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Replace with oil for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Regular sugar can be an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sugar alternatives can be used.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can substitute.
  • 1 cup Plain or Vanilla Yogurt Sour cream or dairy-free yogurt also work.
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen blueberries both work.

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together crumb topping ingredients and refrigerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin pan.
  3. Whisk together the dry ingredients for muffins in a large bowl.
  4. Cream butter and sugars together, then add eggs and vanilla.
  5. Combine dry mixture with wet ingredients alternately with yogurt.
  6. Fill muffin cups and top with crumb topping.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, then cool in the pan before transferring.

Notes

Ensure blueberries are ripe for the best flavor. Use cold butter for flaky topping. Store in an airtight container.