Cran-Orange Streusel Muffins

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022
In less than 45 minutes, you can have a dozen hot and flavorful muffins on the table. They're very easy to double, so make an extra batch for company! —Hannah Barringer, Loudon, Tennessee

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • STREUSEL TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat in the milk, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into butter mixture just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and orange zest.
  2. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter. For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
  3. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 192 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.