Flicks and Food

Blueberry-Almond Streusel Muffins

Posted on 02. May, 2011 by Johnnie in Bread, Desserts, Finding Perfection, Fruits and Vegetables, Recipes, Uncategorized

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1Tbs. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 cup low-fat milk

1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk

1/3 cup light ricotta cheese

2 Tbs. vegetable oil

1 Tbs. vanilla extract

1 tsp. almond extract

3 large egg whites

1 1/3 cups blueberries

Cooking spray

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

1 Tbs. brown sugar

1Tbs. margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 400◦.

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine milk and next 6 ingredients (milk through egg whites); stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Gently stir in blueberries. Spoon batter into 18 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.

Combine 1/4 cup flour and remaining ingredients; sprinkle evenly over batter. Bake at 400◦ for 18 minutes or until done. Remove from pans immediately; cool on a wire rack. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen (serving size: 1 muffin).

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