Avocado Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
Oct 28, 2024
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These Avocado Blueberry Muffins are SUPER way to start your day! Avocados are a superfood. Blueberries are a superfood. And this muffin recipe is a new twist on your favorite muffin recipe!
These muffins are a perfect make-ahead breakfast item or the perfect afternoon snack. Whip up a batch on Sunday night, and you can enjoy these muffins for the entire week.
These Avocado Blueberry Muffins with a delectable streusel topping are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a light dessert, these muffins combine the creamy goodness of avocados with the burst of fresh blueberries. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Why Avocado?
Avocados are often hailed as a superfood, and for good reason! They are rich in healthy fats, particularly monounsaturated fats, which are great for heart health. They also provide a good dose of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. By incorporating avocado into your muffins, you’re not only enhancing the flavor but also boosting their nutritional profile.
Related: How To Pick a Ripe Avocado
Ingredients for Avocado Blueberry Muffins
For the Muffins
- Avocado, peeled
- Blueberries
- Plain Yogurt
- All-purpose Flour
- Baking powder & Baking Soda
- Sugar
- Egg
- Salt
- Vanilla Extract
For the Streusel Topping
- All-purpose Flour
- Sugar
- Butter
- Cinnamon
How to Make Avocado Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
Start by making the streusel topping.
First, whisk together flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Work in butter with your hands.
Set the streusel topping aside and begin the muffin mixture.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a stand mixer, beat a ripe avocado until almost smooth. Beat in sugar until well blended.
Add egg, vanilla, and yogurt and mix well.
Next, sift the flour mixture into the batter, stirring halfway through.
Gently fold in the blueberries.
Divide the batter into lined muffin cups and sprinkle streusel on each muffin.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
How to Store Avocado Blueberry Muffins?
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Can You Freeze Avocado Blueberry Muffins?
Yes, you can also freeze these muffins for up to two months. To freeze, let the muffins cool completely after baking. Then flash freeze on a baking sheet for about an hour, or until each one is frozen solid. Transfer the frozen muffins into a freezer bag, label and date, and then store in the freezer.
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Avocado Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 avocado peeled
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup yogurt plain
- 6 oz blueberries
Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- For streusel topping, whisk together flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Work butter in with hands and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375. Prep muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat avocado in a stand mixer, until almost smooth. Beat in sugar until well blended. Add egg, vanilla, and yogurt and mix well.
- Sift flour mixture into batter, stirring halfway through. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Divide batter into muffin cups and sprinkle streusel on each. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Do you love avocados and blueberries? Will you be trying this muffin recipe? Leave your recipe review in the comments below or in our Produce Moms Facebook Group.
This recipe awesome. Made these muffins twice. The second batch omg.I double the recipe .Make sure avocado’s are soft.Use food processor. Makes life easier. fold wet into dry fold berries into batter.Bake 15 on middle rack then 10 minutes on top rack.this will help muffins to rise .enjoy.