Lower Fat Apple Streusel Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg (or 50g egg substitute)
• 2/3 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup apple, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Make streusel topping by mixing brown sugar, first amount of flour (2 TBS), margarine and cinnamon until crumbly.

3. 3

   In another bowl, mix together white sugar, baking powder, salt and second amount of flour (1 1/2 cups).

4. 4

   Make a well in centre of dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Add beaten egg, milk, applesauce and apples all at once.

6. 6

   Stir just until moistened.

7. 7

   Fill 12 muffin cups 3/4 full and sprinkle with streusel.

8. 8

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.