CRAN-ORANGE STREUSEL MUFFINS

Cran-Orange Streusel Muffins image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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., 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. , 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 : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.