Strawberry-Orange Muffins

• 3 tablespoon(s) almonds
• 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar
• 3 teaspoon(s) freshly grated orange zest, divided (see Variation)
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil
• 1/4 cup(s) canola oil
• 1 cup(s) white whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour (see Tips & Techniques)
• 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 3/4 cup(s) nonfat or low-fat buttermilk
• 1/4 cup(s) orange juice
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup(s) (about 8 ounces) chopped fresh or frozen (not thawed) strawberries

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
2. Process almonds, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a small bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and stir to combine.
3. Whisk the remaining 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons orange zest, and 1/4 cup oil in a medium bowl with buttermilk, orange juice, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients; stir until just combined. Add strawberries; stir just to combine. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with the almond topping, gently pressing into the batter.
4. Bake the muffins until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 5 minutes more before serving.
   
   Variation: For Strawberry-Basil Muffins, omit orange zest and use 1/4 cup additional buttermilk in place of orange juice. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil with the berries in Step 3.
   
   Carb Servings: 1 starch, 1 carbohydrate (other), 2 fat. Carbohydrate Servings: 2. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value).

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