Apple Streusel Muffins

One day not so long ago, I found myself awake at 5:30 am. For someone who works from home and is a complete night owl, this was incredibly odd—but unable to fall back asleep and with sunlight streaming in the window, I was left with little choice other than to rise and shine. And what does one do at ridiculous hours in the morning? Why, bake, of course!

These “good morning” muffins turned out incredibly if I do say so myself. Sweet and moist and definitely healthy, they made a nice batch for breakfasts and lunchtime snacks. Freeze half the muffins once cooked to preserve freshness, and reduce temptation.

Spiced Apple Streusel Muffins

Makes: 24 muffins
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinammon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups diced apples, unpeeled (about 2 medium-large apples)
  • 1 cup apple juice (or apple sauce)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 generous tbsp of blackstrap molasses (or golden treacle syrup)
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • optional: 1/2 cup raisins and/or chopped walnuts
    • Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar,  1/8 cup flour, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 4 tsp vegetable oil

Blend together the dry ingredients and diced apples. In separate bowl, combine wet ingredients thoroughly, then drizzle over the dry ingredients just until you can see no more lumps. Add the rolled oats and nuts or raisins if using and stir just to mix through. Mix together your topping until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Line a muffin tray with cups (or baking paper, as I did), and spoon the muffin mixture into each cup—careful, it’ll be a little liquidy, but that’s okay! Top with about a teaspoon of the struesel, then bake tray at 375 F / 190 C for 20 minutes until dough is firm to the touch and muffins have cooked through. Refill your muffin pan and repeat!

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Posted: November 29th, 2010 under Baking, Breakfast, Easy, Joni's Blog, Recipes.
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Comments

Comment from Heidi @ Food Doodles
July 13, 2011 at 4:13 pm

Those look delicious! I love the whole wheat flour in them :) And that streusel – yum!

Comment from Sasha @ The Procrastobaker
July 14, 2011 at 3:08 am

What a lovely recipe, streusel=irresistible. and im so happy to have found your blog as i love the retro-kinda style to it :) Will be visiting again for sure!

Comment from Paola Westbeek
July 14, 2011 at 5:18 am

They sound and look great! I like the addition of whoole wheat flour, too. For that nutty taste and extra healthiness!

Comment from Mary @ Delightful Bitefuls
July 14, 2011 at 8:03 am

Loving everything about these muffins!! Divine!!

New to your blog; happy I found you!

Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls

Comment from Joni
July 14, 2011 at 5:15 pm

Thanks! And I totally agree with you about the streusel, even if it is a bit naughty. ;)

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