guiltless cherry-almond struesel muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons milled flax seed (optional)
• 1 cup sugar (may use splenda)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
• 1/3 cup light ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 large egg whites (or 2 whole eggs)
• 2 cups fresh, pitted cherries 1/4'd, or frozen (easier)
• - cooking spray
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter (melted)