Orange Strawberry Muffins with Streusel – Bright, Fruity, and Bakery-Style Perfect

If you’re looking for a muffin that tastes like sunshine in every bite, these Orange Strawberry Muffins with Streusel are your new breakfast favorite. Bursting with juicy strawberries, zesty orange flavor, and a buttery crumb topping, they strike the perfect balance between sweet, citrusy, and fresh.

These muffins are soft, fluffy, and full of vibrant flavor — perfect for spring mornings, weekend brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. The combination of orange and strawberry adds a refreshing twist to the classic muffin, while the streusel topping brings irresistible crunch and warmth.

Whether you serve them warm out of the oven or make them ahead for busy mornings, these muffins deliver pure comfort and joy.

🍊 Why You’ll Love These Muffins

• Bakery-style texture: Tall, fluffy, and moist muffins every time.
• Fresh flavor: The mix of orange zest and strawberry is bright and summery.
• Crunchy streusel topping: A buttery, sweet crumb that takes them over the top.
• Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts: Stay fresh for days and freeze beautifully.
• Easy to customize: Works with raspberries, blueberries, or even cranberries.

Every bite combines juicy berries with the zesty sweetness of oranges and that irresistible bakery crumble on top.

🧈 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter – softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp orange zest (from 1 large orange)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries – diced

For the Streusel Topping:

• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter – cold, cubed
• Pinch of salt

🍓 How to Make Orange Strawberry Muffins with Streusel

Step 1: Preheat the oven.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Prepare the streusel topping.
In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Refrigerate the streusel while you make the muffin batter.

Step 3: Mix the dry ingredients.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4: Cream butter and sugar.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

Step 5: Add wet ingredients.
Mix in yogurt (or sour cream), orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 6: Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix — this keeps your muffins tender.

Step 7: Fold in strawberries.
Gently fold the diced strawberries into the batter. The mixture should be thick and fluffy.

Step 8: Fill the muffin cups.
Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle a generous layer of the chilled streusel over each muffin.

Step 9: Bake.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.

Step 10: Cool and enjoy.
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea.

Orange Strawberry Muffins with Streusel

Soft, fluffy muffins bursting with fresh strawberries and bright orange flavor, topped with a buttery streusel for a bakery-style finish.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 42 minutes mins

Servings: 12 muffins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Bakery

Calories: 240

Ingredients

  

Muffins

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs large
• 0.5 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• 0.33 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries diced

Streusel Topping

• 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter cold and cubed
• 1 pinch salt

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Muffin tin
• Hand mixer
• Wire rack

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
2. Prepare streusel by combining flour, sugars, and salt, then cutting in butter until crumbly. Chill.
3. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, then add yogurt, orange juice, zest, and vanilla.
5. Mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in strawberries.
6. Divide batter into muffin cups and top with streusel.
7. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and serve.

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle a little turbinado sugar over the streusel before baking.

💡 Pro Tips for the Best Muffins

1. Use fresh orange zest: It gives the muffins a natural citrus aroma — bottled juice just can’t compare.
2. Dice strawberries small: This ensures even distribution without making the batter too wet.
3. Don’t overmix: Overmixing makes muffins dense — mix just until combined.
4. Bake at a higher initial temperature (optional): For a bakery-style dome, start at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 375°F for the remaining time.
5. Chill the streusel: Cold butter gives the topping its signature crunch.

🌈 Flavor Variations

• Lemon Strawberry Muffins: Substitute lemon juice and zest for a tangier twist.
• Orange Blueberry Muffins: Swap strawberries for fresh or frozen blueberries.
• Orange Glaze: Drizzle with a simple orange icing made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
• Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or almonds to the streusel topping.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Breakfast Treat: Serve warm with butter or honey.
• Brunch Favorite: Pair with a fruit salad or yogurt parfait.
• Afternoon Snack: Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
• On the Go: Wrap individually for quick weekday breakfasts.

These muffins look and taste like they came straight from a cozy café — golden-topped, moist inside, and bursting with real fruit flavor.

🧁 Storage Tips

• At room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• In the fridge: Keeps for 5–6 days. Warm briefly before serving.
• Freeze: Wrap each muffin in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat in the microwave for 15–20 seconds.

🍊 Fun Fact: The Perfect Flavor Pairing

Orange and strawberry might seem unusual, but they’re actually a dream team! The acidity of orange balances the natural sweetness of strawberries, while the zest enhances the fruity aroma. Together, they create a flavor that’s both refreshing and nostalgic — like a summer creamsicle meets a berry muffin.

💛 Final Thoughts

These Orange Strawberry Muffins with Streusel are everything you want in a homemade muffin: fluffy, fruity, and topped with buttery crumble. Whether you’re baking them for family breakfast, a school treat, or a cozy weekend brunch, they’ll fill your kitchen with the sweet scent of citrus and fresh berries.

They’re quick to make, freezer-friendly, and guaranteed to bring smiles — because honestly, who can resist a muffin that looks this beautiful and tastes even better?