Best 6 Muffin Toppings Recipes

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Muffins are a breakfast staple and a delightful treat that can be enjoyed at any time of day. With their tender crumb, fluffy texture, and endless flavor possibilities, it’s no wonder why these quick bread treats are so beloved. Whether you prefer classic blueberry muffins bursting with juicy berries or decadent chocolate muffins rich with cocoa flavor, there’s a muffin recipe out there to satisfy every craving. This comprehensive guide provides a variety of muffin topping recipes that will elevate your muffins to the next level, transforming them from simple snacks to culinary masterpieces. From classic streusel toppings with a buttery, crumbly texture to indulgent ganache toppings that add a touch of sophistication, these recipes offer something for every baker and every occasion. Get ready to embark on a muffin-topping adventure and discover new ways to make your muffins truly unforgettable.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STREUSEL TOPPED BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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This is a really moist muffin if you don't overwork the batter. I'm a 'muffin snob' and I find myself making this same recipe over and over again! You'll never want to make a boxed blueberry muffin again.

Provided by Heather Walker

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Blueberry Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons flour over blueberries, and set aside. (This simple trick will keep you from having "purple" batter)
  • In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, and stir in vanilla and lemon zest. Fold in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries. Remember, fold gently, don't stir. Spoon batter into prepared cups.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons flour, 5 tablespoons sugar ,and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles course crumbs. Sprinkle over batter in muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack. These muffins freeze really well, and re-heat in the microwave successfully. Hope you enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 262.8 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

MUFFIN TOPPINGS



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When baking your favorite muffins a sprinkling of one of these simple to make toppings makes for a nice touch. Well worth the few extra minutes it takes to prepare. If you only sprinkle half it will appear that you have made up two kinds of muffins...adding variety to your serving tray.

Provided by Gerry

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped very fine
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar (I like using brown..but white works too)
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar (I use white)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • NUT TOPPING.
  • IN BOWL: Add and mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, sprinkle on muffins just before putting muffins in to bake.
  • STREUSEL TOPPING.
  • IN BOWL: add and mix together 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons butter, sprinkle on muffins just before baking.
  • SUGAR AND CINNAMON TOPPING.
  • IN SMALL BOWL: add and mix 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoons cinnamon and sprinkle on top of muffins before putting muffins in the oven to bake.

APPLE-CINNAMON MUFFIN TOPS



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Whether you can't get enough of the very best part of the muffin or you're craving a fall-inspired flavor combo, this recipe is for you. Apples and cinnamon are a match made in muffin-top heaven in this simple recipe. Just combine diced fresh apple with Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Muffin Tops Mix, bake, top with a cream cheese glaze and cinnamon, and enjoy! We love these for brunch or a sweet after-dinner treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box (13.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Muffin Tops Mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on muffin tops box
3/4 cup peeled and diced apple (about 1 small apple)
Ground cinnamon, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F (375°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir muffin tops mix, water, oil and egg just until blended (batter will be thick). Stir in apple.
  • Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto lined cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely before drizzling.
  • Squeeze pouch of glaze (from box) about 15 seconds (do not microwave). Cut off tip of 1 corner of pouch. Drizzle glaze over muffin tops. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin Top, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CRUMB-TOPPED BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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For years I've searched for the perfect blueberry muffins without success. Then I came up with this winning recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blueberries
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the eggs, milk, orange zest and extracts; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries (batter will be stiff)., Fill paper-lined or greased muffin cups two-thirds full. In a another large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoonful over each muffin. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TO DIE FOR BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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These muffins are extra large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized deli style muffin. Add extra blueberries too, if you want!

Provided by Colleen

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Blueberry Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅓ cup milk, or more as needed
1 cup fresh blueberries
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and add enough milk to reach the 1-cup mark. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
  • To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 321.8 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

CRUMB TOPPING FOR MUFFINS



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Dial up the deliciousness on your favorite muffin recipe by sprinkling on this sweet and buttery oat topping before baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Yield Makes enough for 12 standard muffins

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Whisk together oats, flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in butter until clumpy.

Tips:

  • Prepare the muffin batter according to the recipe. This will ensure that your muffins are light and fluffy.
  • Choose toppings that will complement the flavor of your muffins. For example, if you are making chocolate muffins, you could top them with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a chocolate glaze.
  • Be creative with your toppings. There are many different types of toppings that you can use, so don't be afraid to experiment. You can find inspiration from cookbooks, online recipes, or even your own imagination.
  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will help to ensure that your muffins are flavorful and delicious.
  • Don't overcrowd the muffin tins. This will prevent the muffins from rising properly.
  • Bake the muffins according to the recipe instructions. This will ensure that they are cooked through but not overdone.

Conclusion:

Muffin toppings are a great way to add flavor, texture, and visual appeal to your muffins. By following the tips above, you can create delicious and beautiful muffins that will be enjoyed by everyone. . With so many different topping options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect combination to complement your muffins. So get creative and have fun!

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