Orange-Spiced Whole Wheat Muffins - Master recipes

Ingredients

• For the muffin topping: -
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts -
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar -
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon -
• For the muffins: -
• 1 1/2 cup (195g) whole wheat pastry flour -
• 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour -
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder -
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda -
• 3/4 cup (164g) granulated sugar -
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt -
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon -
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves -
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger -
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg -
• 2 teaspoons orange zest (from about 1 large orange) -
• 2 large eggs, beaten -
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk -
• 1/4 cup applesauce -
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted -
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract -
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts -