Strawberry Streusel Blender Muffins
Yummy easy and healthy muffins with the goodness of flavorful strawberries in every bite and a crunchy topping!
TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN.
PREP TIME: 10 MIN.
COOKING TIME: 15 MIN.
FOR MUFFINS:
Muffin papers/cupcake liners Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups strawberries, divided use
1½ cups dry rolled oats
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 packets powdered stevia
4 large eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 medium lemon, zested (reserve lemon for another recipe)
FOR STREUSEL:
2 Tbsp. dry rolled oats
2 Tbsp. finely chopped unsalted pecans
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Line a muffin pan with 12 muffin papers; lightly coat with spray. Set aside.
- Slice 1¼ cups strawberries; set aside.
- Place oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and stevia in a blender; cover. Pulse 2 to 3 times until oats resemble very course flour.
- Add eggs, applesauce, remaining ¾ cup strawberries, extract, and lemon peel; cover. Blend until smooth.
- Evenly divide batter among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately ¾ full.
- Evenly divide sliced strawberries among muffin cups; gently press berries into batter. Set aside.
- To make streusel, place oats, pecans, brown sugar, oil, and cinnamon in a small bowl; stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly on top of muffin cups, approximately 1½ tsp. each.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer muffins to a cooling rack. Serve immediately, or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Tips:
• If you have a silicone muffin pan, there’s no need to use muffin papers. Just use a little spray.
• Swap applesauce with 2 large mashed bananas, if desired.
• For a less rustic streusel topping, pulse in the blender a few times. You don’t need to chop the pecans if using a blender.
• Swap strawberries with any seasonal berries or stone fruits like peaches or apricots.
• To make gluten-free, use gluten-free rolled oats.
• You can also substitute coconut oil with ghee.
• To reheat so the streusel topping is crispy, pop your muffin in the toaster oven for a few minutes.
Enjoy!
