Coffee Cake Greek Yogurt Muffins

Coffee Cake Greek Yogurt Muffins are moist, tender, and topped with a delicious cinnamon streusel crumble. Made with Greek yogurt for added protein and softness, these muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or sweet snack. They deliver all the flavor of classic coffee cake in a portable, muffin-sized form.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These muffins combine the cozy comfort of coffee cake with the healthier touch of Greek yogurt. They’re simple to make, have a soft, bakery-style texture, and are topped with a sweet, buttery crumb that bakes to golden perfection. Whether you serve them for brunch, a morning meeting, or meal prep for the week, they’re sure to be a hit.

ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

For the muffins:

• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Ground cinnamon
• Unsalted butter (melted or softened)
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Eggs
• Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• Milk
• Vanilla extract

For the streusel topping:

• All-purpose flour
• Brown sugar
• Ground cinnamon
• Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)

Optional glaze:

• Powdered sugar
• Milk or cream
• Vanilla extract

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
2. Make the streusel: In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter using a fork or your fingers until it forms coarse crumbs. Chill until ready to use.
3. Prepare the muffin batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. In another bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.
6. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Top generously with the streusel mixture.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. If desired, drizzle with a simple glaze once cooled.

Servings and timing

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Variations

• Add fruit: Mix in diced apples, blueberries, or chopped peaches.
• Nutty topping: Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel.
• Chocolate chip version: Stir in mini chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
• Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
• Low-fat option: Use reduced-fat Greek yogurt and substitute half the butter with applesauce.

storage/reheating

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

To freeze, wrap each muffin individually and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or in a 300°F oven until warmed through.

FAQs

Can I use flavored Greek yogurt?

Yes, vanilla or honey Greek yogurt adds a nice touch of flavor and sweetness.

Can I make these muffins ahead?

Absolutely! Bake them ahead and store at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

What makes these muffins moist?

Greek yogurt adds moisture and protein while helping the texture stay soft and fluffy.

Can I use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt?

Yes, sour cream works well as a 1:1 substitute.

How do I keep the streusel from sinking?

Be sure to chill the streusel and sprinkle it gently over the top of each muffin just before baking.

Are these muffins very sweet?

They’re moderately sweet—perfect for breakfast or brunch. Add more sugar or glaze for a dessert-style muffin.

Can I make them in a mini muffin pan?

Yes, reduce the baking time to about 10–12 minutes and check for doneness.

What flour works best?

All-purpose flour is ideal, but you can use a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour if desired.

Can I skip the glaze?

Of course. The muffins are delicious on their own or with just the streusel topping.

Do these muffins taste like coffee?

No—“coffee cake” refers to the style, meant to be enjoyed with coffee. These muffins have a cinnamon-flavored crumb, not coffee flavor.

Conclusion

Coffee Cake Greek Yogurt Muffins are everything you want in a morning treat—moist, tender, and topped with a delightful cinnamon crumb. With the added bonus of Greek yogurt for richness and nutrition, they’re a satisfying and simple bake you’ll come back to again and again. Perfect for busy mornings, cozy weekends, or anytime snacking.

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