These Strawberry Lemon Muffins are delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. They’re made a bit healthier by using oatmeal and whole wheat flour.
I’ve really been on a strawberry binge lately. I made an old-fashioned jello mold and a strawberry cobbler. I put some in the freezer for later, most likely for strawberry jam.
And I’ve also made muffins! These delicious strawberry-lemon muffins to be exact.
I really enjoy making muffins. They’re much easier than loaves and you get instant portion control! That’s always a plus for me.
And although these do have a fair amount of sugar in them, I tried to make them a bit healthier by using part oatmeal and part whole wheat flour. We really enjoyed these and so, reportedly, did BeeBop’s co-workers.
These Strawberry Lemon Muffins are delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. They're made a bit healthier by using oatmeal and whole wheat flour. Click To Tweet
How to Make Strawberry Lemon Muffins
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the oil, milk, egg, vanilla, and lemon juice. (Note: the lemon juice will cause the milk to curdle – this is fine. After all that’s the way you make a substitute for buttermilk when you don’t have any on hand, right?)
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, except the strawberries. Mix well. Stir the strawberries into the dry ingredient mixture.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Do not overmix.
Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar. Bake 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Remove from muffin tin and allow to cool completely.
Enjoy!
More Muffin Recipes on Never Enough Thyme:
- Blueberry Lemon Muffins
- Peaches and Cream Muffins
- Tea Muffins
- Easy Poppy Seed Muffins
- Orange Blossom Muffins
Strawberry Muffin Recipes from Other Bloggers:
- Roasted Strawberry Muffins from Annie’s Eats
- Strawberry Nutella Muffins from Two Peas and Their Pod
- Gluten Free Strawberry Whole Grain Muffins from Gluten-Free Goddess
- Strawberry Muffins Topped with Cinnamon Sugar from Everybody Likes Sandwiches
- Healthy Blueberry Strawberry Muffins from Rachel Cooks
- Strawberry Lemonade Muffins from Baking Bites
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Strawberry Lemon Muffins
A whole wheat and oatmeal muffin with strawberry and lemon flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped, fresh strawberries
- 1 tblsp. turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the oil, milk, egg, vanilla, and lemon juice. (Note: the lemon juice will cause the milk to curdle - this is fine).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, except the strawberries. Mix well. Stir the strawberries into the dry ingredient mixture. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
- Bake 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Remove from muffin tin and allow to cool completely.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 muffinAmount Per Serving: Calories: 157Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 151mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 3g
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Theresa says
Love the combo of lemon & strawberries. Can’t wait to try! Visiting from @ DearCreatives.com Theresa
Diane (createdbydiane) says
oh I just love the flavor of these!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
This muffin screams “spring”, in the most lovely way!
Lana Stuart says
Why thank you, Brenda!
Miss P says
Those look delicious. Just the right thing for an afternoon snack, with a tall cold glass of iced tea.
Miss P
Lana Stuart says
It’s a great snack! One little muffin = just the right amount.
Deborah says
I have been on a strawberry binge as well. And it looks like it’s going to continue, because I need these now!
Lana Stuart says
Hope you enjoy them, Deborah.
Kelly says
I love making muffins. I’ll gladly add this to my recipe collection! Thanks, Lana. xo
Lana Stuart says
Me too, Kelly. Muffins are so easy and so good! Hope you enjoy this one.
Amanda says
These look and sound wonderful Lana! Strawberry picking season is running a little late here this year due to our unseasonably cold spring (or prolonged winter, whatever you want to call it!). I can’t wait until I can pick some fresh strawberries and make something delicious like this!
Lana Stuart says
I know! I thought spring would never get here. It was just so cold for so long. I’m really glad to see highs in the mid-80’s now. Maybe file this one away for when your strawberries start arriving :-)
Sues says
Such pretty muffins and I bet delicious, too! I love the cupcake wrappers :)
Lana Stuart says
Thanks, Sues! I thought those wrappers were bright and cheery. Just makes your muffin a little more special, doesn’t it?
Carla says
I’m hoping to pick strawberries this weekend, and your muffins paired with lemon sound so refreshing for the hot weather!
Lana Stuart says
I love the u-pick strawberry patches! So much to choose each and every berry yourself, isn’t it?
Denise @ Creative Kitchen says
Lana,
These look delicious! I love anything with lemon, and muffins are always a hit at my house. ;)
Lana Stuart says
Thanks, Denise. The strawberry and lemon combination is so good!
JANET says
what is turbinado sugar?
Lana Stuart says
Janet – it’s a large crystal, raw cane sugar. Here’s a link to a photo: http://www.walmart.com/ip/10292113?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227009644362&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=18131319190&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem You can just leave it off or substitute regular white sugar.