Cinnamon Nut Streusel Muffins (Printable Version)

Soft muffins topped with a cinnamon-nut streusel, making a delicious breakfast or snack any time of day.

# Ingredient List:

→ Muffin Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Streusel Topping

11 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
13 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a small bowl, combine chopped walnuts or pecans, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
03 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Add the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
07 - Sprinkle streusel topping generously over each portion of batter.
08 - Bake muffins in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cool.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses staple ingredients found in almost any kitchen
  • Fast bake time so you can enjoy fresh muffins in under an hour
  • Versatile topping can be customized with your favorite nuts or seeds
  • Moist texture stays soft for days
  • The cinnamon aroma fills your kitchen and feels like a bakery morning
02 -
  • These muffins are high in fiber and offer a good protein boost thanks to nuts and eggs
  • They keep well for up to three days in an airtight container
  • Muffins freeze beautifully for meal prep or lunchboxes
03 -
  • Use an oven thermometer to make sure your oven is true to temperature Muffins are sensitive to heat changes and this makes sure you never get dry or underbaked results
  • Always toast your nuts lightly before adding to the streusel for deeper nutty flavor
  • Let melted butter cool before mixing it into the eggs so it does not scramble or separate
  • Checking doneness with a toothpick is the most reliable way since every oven runs a little different
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