Pumpkin-Apple Streusel Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup diced apples
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup white sugar until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
4. Fold in the diced apples and walnuts. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the muffins.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin puree is a great addition to muffins, as it provides moistness and flavor.
• Apples are a great addition to muffins, as they provide texture and sweetness.
• Streusel is a classic topping for muffins, adding a crunchy texture and sweetness.