Mixed Berry Muffins

I think this is around the fortieth muffin recipe I’ve posted on here, throughout the years. I love muffins, but didn’t realize just how much I love muffins until I checked the recipe index just now!

These berry stuffed muffins are just perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast, Easter brunch, Mother’s Day brunch… or a snack anytime! I made them the other day and ate three in one afternoon. Oops. They’re incredibly tasty and have the perfect crunch of streusel topping (my favorite part!). My daughter, Madelyn said she likes them better than my family-favorite coffee cake, which is a very bold statement! I don’t know if I’ll go that far, but they are definitely delicious. They’re so delicious, in fact, that after my afternoon muffin binge, I gave the rest to my son to take to his work, so I wouldn’t eat all twelve myself. Hey, it happens!

all about these delicious muffins

For these berry muffins, I used a mix of blackberries, blueberries and sliced strawberries. You can really use any combination of berries that you like, and also frozen berries work too.

These muffins have a more cake-like crumb as a result of using a cake mixing method (creaming the butter and sugar together instead of using oil or melted butter). I have decided, in all my muffin making that I much prefer this method. The muffin holds shape better — a little like a cupcake — rather than being so tender that it falls apart in your hands.

Once you try this berry muffin recipe, you’ll never want to make another berry muffin! The hardest part of making these muffins is waiting for them to bake and then cool. Waiting to sink your teeth into one of these golden and delicious, berry-studded streusel-topped muffins! Truly a must try muffin recipe!

ingredients needed

These berry muffins have the perfect soft, tender crumb, plus sweet, slightly tart flavor from the fresh berries. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• Flour. This berry muffin recipe calls for regular all-purpose flour. For the best texture, I do not recommend using any other flour other than all-purpose flour.
• Old-fashioned oats. Combined with the flour, oats provide a wonderful hearty texture. For best results, use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats.
• Baking essentials. We’re using baking powder and salt to ensure the muffins bake up with the perfect rise and texture.
• Berries. These babies are made with 2 full cups of berries, so you’ll get bursts of juicy berry in every bite. You can use fresh or frozen berries.
• Butter. I prefer to use unsalted butter in my baked goods and then add in extra salt. If you only have salted butter available, simply leave out the 1/2 teaspoon of salt in this recipe.
• Sugar. Regular granulated sugar is best for the perfect sweetness, that isn’t overpowering.
• Eggs. You’ll need two eggs to help with binding, give the muffins structure and ensure they bake up properly.
• Milk. Adds moisture and richness to the muffins.
• Streusel topping. A mix of brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon and butter for the streusel topping truly takes these muffins to the next level of deliciousness!

how to make this recipe

Like most muffin recipes, these are very easy to whip up! Get out a muffin pan and spray it with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper liners. Now, let’s bake some yummy muffins!

1. Start the batter by whisking together flour, oats, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the berries and toss to coat well in the flour mixture. Set aside.
3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Then, slowly stream in the milk. Mix until blended.
4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, being careful not to smoosh the berries. Mix until just combined, then fill prepared muffin tins with batter.
5. Make and add the streusel topping to the tops of each muffin.
6. Bake muffins for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
7. Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy with a smear of butter or a drizzle of honey!

streusel topping for muffins

I don’t think there is anything much better than a delicious berry muffin with a sweet streusel topping! The incredible streusel texture and flavor is truly what makes these muffins extra special. To make it:

1. In a small to medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon.
2. Cut in the butter with your fingers or a fork until only small pea-sized clumps remain. Set aside until you’re ready to use.
3. Once you’ve filled the muffin tins with the berry muffin batter, you’ll simply sprinkle the streusel topping over the top of each muffin before baking.