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Applesauce Muffins

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Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet, these Applesauce Muffins are perfectly spiced with cinnamon and made in just one bowl. The applesauce keeps them moist and tender while reducing the need for oil, making them a wholesome, delicious option for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

1 cup applesauce

3 tbsp oil OR additional applesauce or mashed banana

2 tbsp milk of choice

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 tsp white or apple cider vinegar

1 cup spelt, white, or oat flour

1/4 cup sugar or unrefined sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp cinnamon

Optional: handful of raisins, crushed walnuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, oil (or substitute), milk, vanilla, and vinegar.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  4. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in any optional mix-ins like raisins or walnuts.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. For mini muffins, bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. For best flavor, cover loosely overnight before serving.

Notes

Replace oil with applesauce or mashed banana for an oil-free version.

Use whole wheat or oat flour for extra fiber, or a gluten-free mix for GF muffins.

Add chopped apples, blueberries, or cranberries for fruity variations.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a sweet crust.

Store at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.

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