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The Best Applesauce Muffins Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
These applesauce muffins are what your mornings have been missing! Made with applesauce and pantry staples, they come together in just about 30 minutes with minimal hands-on time. They're perfect for breakfast, after-school snacking, or for a wholesome after-dinner dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F . Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  • Whisk the flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Mix the eggs, applesauce, milk, butter, and vanilla extract in a second bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry bowl. Stir just until combined. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Divide the batter evenly between all muffin cups, filling each one all the way full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened applesauce for just the right amount of sweetness. If you only have sweetened, reduce the sugar in the recipe slightly to compensate.
  • Don’t overmix the batter, as it can lead to dense, tough muffins instead of light and fluffy ones.
  • If using walnuts or pecans, give them a quick toast in a dry pan or oven before folding them in for better texture and flavor.
  • Sprinkle the tops of your muffins with rolled oats, chia seeds, or sunflower seeds before baking for extra crunch and a rustic, cozy look.
  • Just before baking, dust the muffins with a little cinnamon sugar or drizzle with maple syrup when they come out of the oven for added sweetness and shine.
Serve: Serve alongside scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, or a quiche. As an afternoon snack, pair them with a hot cup of matcha tea, chai latte, or any of your favorite fall coffees.
Store: Cool muffins completely, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for about a week, or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to enjoy one, warm it in an oven at 350 F until just warmed through.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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