Strawberry Almond Muffins

UPDATE: This post was updated on April 7, 2025 to include conversions for metric measurements and nutrition information.

There is nothing better than a delicious, warm muffin packed with berries and topped with some melted butter. These Strawberry Almond Muffins combine the warm nuttiness of toasted, chopped almonds with the sweet flavor of fresh strawberries, one of spring and summer's favorite fruits!

If you're looking for other brunch recipes, check out these Strawberry Waffles and Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls. And if you're in the mood for other strawberry recipes, try these Sourdough Discard Strawberry Bagels, Sourdough Discard Strawberry Cake, and Strawberry Pink Marshmallows.

Ingredients

These Strawberry Almond Muffins come together with just a few key ingredients.

• Almonds: Make sure you're using unsalted almonds! You'll start this recipe by toasting the almonds and then coarsely chopping them. This gives you nice almond chunks in the finished muffins.
• Almond flour: For some additional almond flavor, this recipe also uses almond flour.
• Non-dairy milk: I used almond milk to make this recipe, but you could also use another milk of your choice (even regular dairy milk).
• Strawberries: Fresh strawberries work best for this recipe. Trim and dice the strawberries (smaller is better than larger) so they can distribute evenly throughout the batter.
• Turbinado sugar: This is optional, but adds a nice crunch to the topping. I like to use Sugar in the Raw, which you can typically buy at your local grocery store.

See full recipe below for detailed directions.

Substitutions & Variations

This is a very adaptable recipe, and below are a few easy variations:

• Change the berries: This recipe would also work very well with another kind of berry in place of the strawberries. Try raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries! I also have a recipe for Strawberry and Rhubarb Muffins.
• Change the nuts: You can easily swap the almonds for another kind of nut. Walnuts or pecans would work well. You'll still want to toast them before coarsely chopping and adding to the batter.
• If you're interested in a sourdough muffin variation, try these Sourdough Discard Blueberry Muffins (which could easily be made with strawberries as well!).

I have not tested this recipe with other variations, but if you do, let us know how it turns out in the comments! I always love to hear how you're adapting these recipes and use those as ideas for future recipes as well!

How to Make Strawberry Almond Muffins

These muffins come together quickly, which makes them perfect for a delicious weekend brunch. Let's get started!

Spread the almonds on a small baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes until toasted. Set aside to cool, then coarsely chop.

Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, along with the non-dairy milk. Mix until fully smooth and combined.

Gently fold in the diced strawberries and chopped almonds.

Fill lined muffin cups with batter (about ¾ full in each cup) and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Bake for 28-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the pan until they're comfortable to touch, then serve immediately or transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Storage

Room Temperature Storage: Muffins are best stored in a paper bag or unsealed plastic bag kept at room temperature for 1-2 days. You can reheat them for 15-30 seconds before eating to make them warm and soft again.

Freezer Storage: Once fully cooled, muffins can also be frozen in a freezer-safe plastic bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature and then reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds to make them warm and soft.

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