# Components:
→ Muffin Batter
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
10 - 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
11 - 1/4 cup light olive oil or melted coconut oil
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1/4 cup low-fat milk
→ Cinnamon Swirl
15 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Streusel Topping
17 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
18 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
19 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
20 - 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
02 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk applesauce, Greek yogurt, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl to create the swirl topping.
06 - Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon swirl mixture, then fill with remaining batter. Use a toothpick to gently swirl.
07 - Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then evenly sprinkle over muffins.
08 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
