Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins (Healthy Version)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin or cooked pumpkin
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 cups finely chopped apples

STREUSEL

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons cold butter or margarine

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and applesauce; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

2. 2

   Fold in apples.

3. 3

   Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.