BLUEBERRY-ALMOND STREUSEL MUFFINS

Blueberry-Almond Streusel Muffins image

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Time 35m

Yield 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup almonds, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

Heat oven to 400ºF.
Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl.
Cut in 2 Tbs butter until mixture is crumbly, then stir in chopped almonds and set aside.
Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
Add the blueberries and toss gently to combine.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
Combine the eggs, milk and 1/2 cup melted and cooled butter.
Pour into the center of the well and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Spoon batter into greased muffin pans, filling 2/3 full.
Sprinkle evenly with almond mixture.
Bake for 15-20 min or until muffins are golden.
Remove from pans immediately.