Low Calorie Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Muffins

The aroma of these streusel-topped pumpkin muffins is exquisite as they bake. Your entire home will smell of the bounty of fall. While the muffins themselves are not overly sweet, the streusel topping makes up for any sweetness you may be missing! From about.com

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

    * Streusel Topping:
    * 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
    * 2 Tbsp brown sugar
    * 1 Tbsp melted butter
    * 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
    * Muffins:
    * 1 cup white flour
    * 1 cup whole-wheat flour
    * 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
    * 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    * 1 tsp salt
    * 1 tsp baking soda
    * 1 cup canned pumpkin
    * 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
    * 1/4 cup canola oil
    * 2 large eggs, beaten
    * 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. To prepare the streusel, combine the first four ingredients in a small bowl, and set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour through the baking soda). In a smaller mixing bowl combine the remaining five ingredients. Stir the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture, and mix with a large spoon until moistened.

4. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray, and fill each muffin space 3/4 full with the batter. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over each muffin.

5. Bake the muffins for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven, and cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a cooling rack, and cook completely.

Makes 12 muffins

Per Serving (1 muffin) Calories 224