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Indulge in the simple joy of homemade Applesauce Muffins, a delicious treat bursting with warm flavors and wholesome ingredients. These muffins are perfect for breakfast on the go, a lunchbox treat, or a satisfying snack any time of the day.
Why Make This Recipe
Applesauce Muffins are a great way to enjoy a moist and flavorful baked good while sneaking in some extra fruit. They are easy to make, require basic pantry staples, and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
How to Make Applesauce Muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, mix oats, applesauce, milk, egg, vanilla, butter, and sugar.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and raisins or chocolate chips.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the applesauce mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool on a rack before serving.
How to Serve Applesauce Muffins
Enjoy these muffins warm or at room temperature. They are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast or as a satisfying snack throughout the day.
How to Store Applesauce Muffins
Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the muffins individually and thaw as needed.
Tips to Make Applesauce Muffins
- Use homemade or store-bought unsweetened applesauce for the best flavor.
- Feel free to customize the mix-ins with your favorite dried fruits or nuts.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
Variation
For a gluten-free version, substitute the whole wheat flour with a blend of gluten-free flour. You can also swap the raisins or chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried cranberries.
Applesauce Muffins
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
- 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats for texture
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce for moistness
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted) or coconut oil
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
How to Make Applesauce Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix oats, applesauce, milk, egg, vanilla, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and raisins/chocolate chips.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the applesauce mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter into muffin cups and bake for 15-20 minutes until done.
- Cool the muffins on a rack before serving.
