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Low Fat Raspberry Streusel Muffins

Low Fat Raspberry Streusel Muffins

Welcome, dear readers, to another mouthwatering recipe that will leave you wanting more. If you're a fan of muffins but also mindful of your calorie intake, you're in for a treat! These Low Fat Raspberry Streusel Muffins are an absolute delight, offering a burst of juicy raspberries in every bite. With a tender crumb and a buttery streusel topping, these muffins are a wholesome and satisfying choice for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 jumbo muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: English
Calories: 264
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups fresh raspberries

Equipment

  • oven
  • 1 6 cup jumbo (or 12 cup standard) muffin pan
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 separate bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a 6 cup jumbo (or 12 cup standard) muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside.Combine the milk, applesauce, oil, vanilla and egg whites in a large bowl and whisk together well. In a separate (smaller) bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients mixing until just moistened (batter will be lumpy). Fold in the raspberries.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and sprinkle the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture evenly over the tops. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean).
  5. Cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes.

Notes

Customize the Muffins: Feel free to experiment with different berries or even a combination of berries for a unique twist. Blueberries, blackberries, or a mix of both would work wonderfully in this recipe.