Easy Applesauce Muffins

Sugar-dusted apple muffins on a plate, one bitten, with apples and a milk bottle behind.

Applesauce Muffins are the perfect way to use up that jar of homemade applesauce or store-bought applesauce in your fridge. This applesauce muffin recipe creates soft, moist healthy muffins with just the right amount of cinnamon spice.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Muffins

Cuisine American

Servings muffins

Calories 207.9 kcal

Equipment

12- count Muffin Pan

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Muffins:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
Make the topping: In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar,1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
In large bowl, whisk together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. 2 cups all-purpose flour,3/4 cup granulated sugar,2 teaspoons baking powder,1/2 teaspoon salt,1 teaspoon ground cinnamon,1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
In medium bowl, whisk together applesauce, milk, oil, egg and vanilla until well combined.1 cup unsweetened applesauce,1/2 cup milk,1/3 cup vegetable oil,1 large egg,1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don't over mix; batter should be slightly lumpy.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping evenly over muffins.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Pro Tip:

Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.

Nutrition

Calories: 207.9kcalCarbohydrates: 33.6gProtein: 3.1gFat: 7.1gSaturated Fat: 1.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 16.7mgSodium: 178.4mgPotassium: 60.5mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 45.6IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 60.8mgIron: 1.2mg

Keyword applesauce, banana muffins, breakfast, fall baking, snack

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