Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Steps

• 1

  Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat two 12-cup muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray or fill with muffin liners.
• 2

  Put the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter for the crumb topping recipe into the work bowl of a small food processor and pulse until mixture is crumb-like. Set aside.
• 3

  Mix the flour (whole wheat and all purpose), baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a medium-large bowl to sift. Add the sugar and brown sugar, stir. Next, stir in the diced apple.
• 4

  In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, vanilla, oil, and milk.
• 5

  Make a well in the center of the bowl with the flour mixture. Pour in the liquids and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Do not over-mix.
• 6

  Divide the batter evenly among the 24 muffin cups. Top each muffin with a tablespoon of the streusel mixture. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, starting first with the shortest time and testing until done.
• 7

  Remove the pans from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing the muffins. Serve immediately. Store any extras on a plate that is loosely covered with plastic wrap.