Pumpkin Crunch Muffin Bites

Name: Pumpkin Crunch Muffin Bites
Ingredients: Muffins; 1 1/2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose, whole-wheat, or mixed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon allspice or pumpkin pie spice; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/3 cup dark brown sugar; 1 cup canned organic pumpkin puree; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons applesauce; Granola Topping; 3/4 cup rolled oats; 1/8 cup ground flax seed; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree; 1 tablespoon melted butter or canola oil; 1/8 cup chopped pecans