There’s something truly delightful about the combination of dried cherries and almond streusel. These muffins are not just tasty; they offer a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors that make breakfast or a snack feel like a treat!
Delicious Dried Cherry Muffins with Almond Streusel Topping
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the dried cherries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Servings
This recipe yields 12 muffins.
Nutrition Info
Calories per muffin: approximately 180
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Protein: 3g
Almond Streusel Topping
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, sliced almonds, and cinnamon.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and stir until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the muffin batter before baking.
Servings
This recipe makes enough topping for 12 muffins.
Nutrition Info
Calories per serving: approximately 60
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 1g
Final Thoughts
These muffins are my go-to for a quick breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat. The combination of tangy cherries and the crunch of almond streusel is simply irresistible. I hope you enjoy baking and savoring these as much as I do!