Description
Applesauce muffins are the perfect blend of moistness and flavor, featuring warm cinnamon and sweet apples. Ideal for breakfast or a delightful afternoon snack, these muffins transport you back to cozy moments in grandma’s kitchen. With an easy-to-follow recipe and customizable options, every bite promises comfort and joy. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these muffins will quickly become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter using an ice cream scoop.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg