Diabetic-friendly Streusel Apple Muffins

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Provided by Lary Hawkins for the August 2011 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine.

Exchange per serving: 1/2 starch, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat – 142 calories.

Muffins:

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 3/4 cup apple, peeled and finely diced

Topping:

  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. margarine
  1. For muffins: Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, oil, egg and vanilla; mix until smooth. 
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and cloves. 
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring until incorporated. 
  5. Add diced apple last. Spoon into greased 12-muffin pan (or use paper cup cake cups), about 2/3 full. 
  6. For topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in margarine until crumbly. 
  7. Sprinkle topping evenly over muffins. Bake for 20 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch.