Cherry Surprise Muffins #MuffinMonday

Surprise!!  It's Muffin Monday.

Well, that's not really a surprise.  Muffin Monday occurs on the last Monday, each and every month. The surprise happens when you bite into these muffins that I am sharing with you today.

These muffins may take a little extra effort but I think you will find it is well worth it.  Once you make the batter, fill your muffin cups 1/2 way.  Add a dollop of cherry pie filling in the center avoiding the edges.  Add a layer of the streusel, fill to the top with more batter and sprinkle with remaining streusel.  Bake until golden brown.

Allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.  I used some white whole wheat flour along with all purpose flour so these muffins are heartier and have a little more fiber and nutrition in them.

Imagine the delight on your families and friends faces when they bite into these expecting a plain old muffin to find it filled with cherries and streusel.  I love when that happens!!!

Cherry Surprise Muffins

2/3 c. cherry pie filling

1/2 c. old fashioned oats

1/4 c. flour

1/4 c. brown sugar, packed

1/4 t. cinnamon

2 T. cold butter, diced

3/4 c. milk

1/4 c. canola oil

1 egg

zest of 1 small lemon

1 1/4 c. flour

3/4 c. white whole wheat flour

1/2 c. sugar

2 t. baking powder

pinch of salt

Place oats, 1/4 c. flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter into a food processor and pulse until crumbly.  Set aside.

Whisk together the milk, oil, egg and lemon zest in a small bowl.  In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder and salt.  Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture all at once and stir just until combined.

Line a 12  hole cupcake tin with paper cups.  Fill each cup half way with the batter.  Place a dollop of cherry pie filling in the center of each, avoiding the edges.  Sprinkle the streusel over the cherries and muffin batter, creating a thin layer.  Top with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining streusel.

Bake in a preheated 400* oven for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center removes cleanly.  Print Recipe

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