Strawberry Muffins

Published on May 26, 2023

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Quick Summary

Strawberry Muffins- tender muffins packed with fresh strawberries and topped with turbinado sugar for a nice, sugary crunch! These simple homemade muffins make a great breakfast or anytime treat!

Strawberry season is one of my favorite seasons. I love making strawberry smoothies, strawberry syrup, chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry shortcake, and the list goes on.

I always make sure I save enough strawberries to make the best Strawberry Muffins. These muffins are sweet, tender, and bursting with fresh strawberries.

This strawberry muffin recipe uses yogurt to make a thick batter that is the perfect base for all of the juicy strawberries. The muffins bake up nice and fluffy and have a sweet, sugary topping that is SO delicious. You will LOVE the sugary crunch!

The muffins are easy to make and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack! This is the perfect muffin recipe for spring and summer when berries are in abundance.

Table of Contents

Muffin Ingredients
How to Make Strawberry Muffins
How to Store Muffins
FAQ
More Muffin Recipes
Strawberry Muffins Recipe

Muffin Ingredients

Flour– use all-purpose flour to make the muffins. You will also need a little extra flour for coating the diced strawberries. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
Baking powder– to help the muffins rise in the oven.
Salt– to enhance all of the flavors.
Butter– use unsalted butter that is at room temperature.
Sugar– granulated sugar to sweeten the muffins!
Eggs– large eggs at room temperature.
Vanilla extract– vanilla and strawberry are a match made in heaven.
Yogurt– Greek yogurt keeps the muffins tender and moist. I use plain Greek yogurt, sour cream will also work. If you want a sweeter muffin, you can use vanilla Greek yogurt.
Strawberries– use juicy, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Dice them into small pieces.
Turbinado sugar– for sprinkling on top of the muffins. You will love the sugary crunch!

How to Make Strawberry Muffins

Preheat the oven. You want to make sure the oven is nice and hot before you put the muffins in.
Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners. If you have 2 muffin pans, you can line 6 in each, leaving a space in between every cup. This will help the muffins rise higher in the oven. Spray the liners with nonstick cooking spray to make sure they come out nice and easy.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula when necessary.
Add the yogurt and mix until combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Don't over mix.
Place the diced strawberries in a small bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons of flour. Gently fold in the strawberries.
Divide the muffin batter evenly among the muffin cups. I like to use a large ice cream scoop. Sprinkle the muffins with turbinado sugar.
Bake the muffins for 20-24 minutes or until the muffin tops are golden and the tops are set. You can insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin and if it comes out clean, they are done.
Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Remove from the pan and cool completely…or enjoy one warm with some butter. YUM!

How to Store Muffins

Let the muffins cool completely.
Line the bottom of a an airtight container or a Ziploc bag with a paper towel.
Place the muffins in the container or bag, in a single layer. Gently place another paper towel on top of the muffins. The paper towels will absorb the excess moisture and prevent the muffins from getting soggy.
Store on the counter for up to 3 days. I don't recommend storing muffins in the refrigerator because the cold air will dry them out.
You can also freeze the muffins. Place the cooled muffins in a freezer container or bag, in a single layer, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and enjoy!

FAQ

Can I use frozen strawberries to make muffins?

I prefer fresh strawberries, but in a pinch, you can use frozen strawberries. If using frozen berries, thaw slightly, then dice with a sharp knife. Don't let them thaw completely or they will get mushy and release too much juice while baking.

What makes muffins light and fluffy?

Make sure you use room temperature butter, eggs, and yogurt so the muffins can rise properly while baking. Also, make sure your baking powder is fresh. Don't over mix the batter. Mix until flour barely disappears, it is ok if there are still a few flour streaks.

Can you freeze strawberry muffins?

Yes! Place cooled muffins in a freezer container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and enjoy. You can also reheat in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds.

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