Pumpkin Cinnamon Muffins with Pecan Streusel

These pumpkin spice muffins are packed with warm fall flavors and topped with crunchy pecan streusel, making them a comforting treat perfect for breakfast or snack time.

Ingredients:
For the Cake:

• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 eggs
• 15 oz can pure pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2-1 cup cinnamon chips
• For the Pecan Streusel:
• 3/4 cup pecans, divided
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons cold butter

Directions:

Preheat oven: Set oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour your muffin tins or use paper liners.

Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl (or stand mixer with paddle attachment), beat together the dark brown sugar, white sugar, oil, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth.

Add the eggs and pumpkin: Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Then, mix in the pumpkin and vanilla extract until fully combined.