Raspberry Muffins Recipe | The Recipe Critic

These raspberry muffins are moist and delicious, filled with plump fresh raspberries and topped with a sweet, crunchy streusel topping! They are perfect for a warm breakfast, brunch, or as an after-school or work snack. Your family will be begging for more, so don’t expect them to last long!

Muffins are one of my favorite snacks to keep around for my kids. Whether it’s monkey bread muffins, easy banana muffins, or blueberry muffins, they love coming home from school, heating up a plate, and devouring them!

Raspberry Muffin Recipe

Back when I was first married, my neighbor made raspberry muffins with a streusel topping. She was nice enough to share them with us and I wanted to recreate that for my kids, so I tweaked the recipe a bit and cam up with something you are going to LOVE!

By adding buttermilk and almond extract, I turned it into something truly special. The results were amazing! You should totally bake these while your kids are at school, so when they come home and take that first bite, you’ll see the pure joy on their faces!

What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Raspberry Muffins?

You will most likely already have all of the ingredients needed for this recipe. However, if you don’t have buttermilk, don’t worry—simply follow my instructions to make buttermilk at home. Additionally, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for the exact measurements of the remaining ingredients.

• All-purpose flour: Gives the muffins a light, tender crumb and provides structure.
• Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the tart raspberries.
• Baking Powder: Works as a leavening agent, which causes the muffins to rise.
• Salt: Enhances all of the flavors in the muffins.
• Vegetable Oil: Adds some fat which makes the muffins moist and tender.
• Egg: Works as a binder and gives the muffin structure.
• Buttermilk: Adds moisture and gives the muffins a sweet, tangy flavor that complements the raspberries and balances out the sweetness.
• Vanilla Extract: Gives a warm aromatic flavor and scent.
• Almond Extract: This takes the flavor profile to another level!
• Raspberries: The star of the show! They add moisture and texture. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries!

Streusel Topping

• Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and a caramelized crunch that makes this one of my all-time favorite muffin recipes!
• All Purpose Flour: Binds the butter and sugar and also helps keep the form during baking.
• Unsalted Butter: Adds rich flavor and helps bind the ingredients together.
• Salt: The perfect complement to the sweet sugar!

How Do I Make Raspberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

Preparing these muffins for the oven only takes 15 minutes! Combine the dry and wet ingredients, fold in the raspberries, and they’re ready to go in the oven!

1. Prep: Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Then spray a muffin pan with pan spray or line it with muffin liners. Set aside.
2. Combine: In a large bowl, start by whisking together the dry ingredients. Then, add all the wet ingredients except the raspberries and mix until combined. Fold in the raspberries by hand.
3. Streusel: Prepare the streusel by mixing the sugar, flour, butter, and salt until fully combined.
4. Fill Pan: Scoop the batter into the muffin pan until each well is filled ⅔ of the way full.
5. Distribute streusel: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top of the muffins. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let the muffins cool completely before serving.