Almond Rhubarb Muffins With Almond Streusel Food

KITTENCAL'S BANANA-ALMOND MUFFINS WITH ALMOND STREUSEL

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the topping; in a bowl mix together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; blend in the soft butter using your fingertips, then add in the finely chopped almonds; set aside.
• Line 12 regular muffin tins with paper liners.
• In a medium or large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
• In another bowl beat the melted butter with sugar, egg and vanilla extract until well blended (about 2 minutes) add in the mashed bananas, mix until just blended.
• Using a wooden spoon mix in the flour mixture until JUST blended (the batter will be lumpy).
• Mix in the chopped almonds.
• Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffin tins, then sprinkle the topping mixture on top of each muffin.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until muffins test done.

RHUBARB STREUSEL MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in rhubarb. , Fill paper-lined or greased muffin cups three-fourths full. For topping, combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 22-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.