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Crunchy Topping

This crunchy, whole wheat flour topping is delicious on top of coffee cake or baked apples.

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Dietary Interests: Low Sodium , Vegetarian

Yield:

½ cup (115 )

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (55 g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons light butter spread
  • ¼ cup (25 g) pecans

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Select Variable 1.
  3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 4.
  4. Blend for 5-10 seconds or until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stop and scrape sides with spatula.
  5. Select Variable 1.
  6. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 4. Blend for 5 seconds. Crumble mixture over the batter in the pan and bake according to directions. (refer to Coffee Cake)

Chef's Notes

Tops one 9-inch coffee cake. Use over ice-cream, yogurt or your favorite dessert.