Cinnamon apple streusel muffins

These muffins are perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. The whole wheat flour adds a hearty texture, while the streusel topping gives a sweet, cinnamon crunch!

Ingredients:

Muffins:

• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk (or soy beverage)
• 1 ½ cups peeled, diced apples (about 1-2 medium apples)

Streusel Topping:

• ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp cold butter (cut into small cubes)

Directions:

Prepare the Streusel Topping:

• In a small bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
• Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture forms a crumbly texture. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Muffin Batter:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the muffin cups.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (don’t overmix). Gently fold in the diced apples.

3. Assemble the Muffins:

• Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
• Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.

4. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!