Apple Butter Streusel Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Butter Streusel Muffins

• Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
• All Purpose Flour
• ½ cup wheat germ
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup apple butter
• Skim Milk
• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted margarine, melted
• 2 large egg whites
• Ground Cinnamon

How to Make Apple Butter Streusel Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 30-count mini-muffin pan or 12-count standard muffin tin with paper liners, or grease the cups.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup wheat germ, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 cup apple butter, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted margarine, melted, and 2 large egg whites until well combined.
4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix.
5. Fill the muffin cups almost full with batter.
6. Prepare the streusel topping (see below).
7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the muffin batter, gently patting it down.
8. Bake mini-muffins for 12-15 minutes, or larger muffins for 20-22 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!
11. **Streusel Topping:** In a small bowl, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup (½ stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
12. For freezing: Once the muffins have completely cooled, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
13. To reheat frozen muffins: Unwrap and microwave on high for about 30 seconds per muffin, or until heated through.