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Strawberry Muffins Lemon Glaze

These Strawberry Muffins Lemon Glaze are soft, fluffy muffins filled with fresh strawberries and finished with a bright, tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or breakfast muffins recipes, they combine sweet berry flavor with refreshing citrus for a delicious homemade treat. If you're looking for muffin recipes, muffins recipes easy, or fruity strawberry desserts, these muffins are an easy and satisfying option for any morning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries diced
  • Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Step 1 – Preheat the Oven
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
  3. Step 2 – Mix Dry Ingredients
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Step 3 – Combine Wet Ingredients
  6. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Step 4 – Make the Batter
  8. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  9. Step 5 – Add Strawberries
  10. Fold in the diced strawberries carefully so they stay evenly distributed.
  11. Step 6 – Fill Muffin Cups
  12. Fill each muffin liner about ¾ full with batter.
  13. Step 7 – Bake
  14. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  15. Step 8 – Prepare Lemon Glaze
  16. Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  17. Step 9 – Glaze the Muffins
  18. Once muffins are fully cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the tops.

Notes

Toss strawberries lightly in flour before adding them to the batter to prevent sinking.
For healthy muffin recipes, you can substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour.
These muffins are perfect for healthy breakfast recipes easy and quick morning meals.
Pair them with eggs or other savory breakfast ideas for a balanced breakfast.