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Cozy Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins

Soft applesauce muffins with cinnamon, chocolate chips, and a buttery streusel topping.
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Cook Time 22 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg optional, but adds warmth
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or dairy-free alternative

For the Streusel Topping

  • ¼ cup cold butter cubed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the applesauce, eggs, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  • To make the streusel, combine all streusel ingredients in a small bowl and use a fork or your fingers to work the butter in until crumbly.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Sprinkle streusel generously over each muffin.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.