Dive into this recipe and indulge in the vibrant zest of the citrus season with this utterly delightful Citrus Streusel Muffins. Imagine the perfect balance between a tender, airy muffin and the perfect punch of citrus, all crowned with a sweet, crumbly streusel that crackles with each bite. Crafted with love and vegan-friendly ingredients, they’re the ideal way to kickstart your morning or to add a splash of sunshine to your afternoon snack time. Get ready to zest, juice, and bake our way to a batch of muffins that are sure to make your kitchen the brightest spot in your home.
Starting with the streusel, the journey to delicious Citrus Streusel Muffins begins by blending vegan butter, flour, and sugar in a small bowl. The goal here is to achieve a breadcrumb-like consistency, which will later add a delightful crunch atop our muffins. Once mixed, set this bowl aside as we prepare for the next step.
Preheat it to a cozy 375°F, creating the perfect warm environment for our muffins to rise and shine. Meanwhile, prepare your muffin tin by lining it with muffin cups or giving it a light greasing with oil. In this pause, we also create our flax eggs by mixing ground flax with water, allowing it to sit and thicken for about 5 minutes, setting the foundation for our vegan muffins.
Now, the magic really begins as we mix our wet ingredients in a large bowl. A whisk brings together the vibrant citrus zest, coconut oil, and sugar. Into this, we stir in our flax eggs, citrus juice, and almond milk, creating a harmonious wet mixture. Then, we gently incorporate our dry ingredients: baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, followed by folding in the flour to form a slightly lumpy batter. This mixture is then lovingly spooned into the muffin cups, each crowned with our prepared streusel. After baking to golden perfection for 20-23 minutes and cooling just a tad, these muffins are ready to be enjoyed, ideally warm, with a smear of vegan butter for an extra touch of indulgence.
Streusel is a crumbly topping made from flour, butter, and sugar, often used in baking to add texture and sweetness to pastries like muffins and pies. Its crunchy texture contrasts beautifully with the soft muffin, creating a delightful textural experience.
Stored properly in an airtight container, these Citrus Streusel Muffins can last at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer preservation, freeze them and enjoy within three months, reheating briefly for that just-baked warmth and flavor.
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant based meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant based meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
