Streusel-Topped Muffins
Streusel-topped muffins are individual-sized baked treats featuring a soft, cake-like base crowned with a crunchy, buttery crumb topping. Originating in Germany, the streusel (a mixture of butter, flour, and sugar) adds a delightful textural contrast to the tender muffin beneath.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These muffins are typically high in carbohydrates and fat, with moderate protein from the flour and eggs. A standard muffin provides roughly 250-350 calories, along with some iron and B vitamins from the enriched flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 medium muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The streusel topping is a classic German baking technique that has been widely adopted, making these muffins a perfect example of how a simple textural element can elevate a common baked good into something special.
