guiltless cherry-almond struesel muffins

Ingredients For guiltless cherry-almond struesel muffins

• 1 1/2 c

  all purpose flour
• 1 c

  whole wheat flour
• 2 Tbsp

  milled flax seed (optional)
• 1 c

  sugar (may use splenda)
• 1 Tbsp

  baking powder
• 1 tsp

  baking soda
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 3/4 c

  skim milk
• 1/2 c

  lowfat buttermilk
• 1/3 c

  light ricotta cheese
• 2 Tbsp

  canola oil
• 1 Tbsp

  vanilla extract
• 1 tsp

  almond extract
• 3 lg

  egg whites (or 2 whole eggs)
• 2 c

  fresh, pitted cherries 1/4'd, or frozen (easier)
• cooking spray
• 1/4 c

  all purpose flour
• 1/2 c

  sliced almonds
• 1 Tbsp

  brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp

  butter (melted)