Applesauce Muffins
Applesauce Muffins are a delicious and moist treat that you can enjoy any time of the day. They are packed with flavor, thanks to the applesauce and spices, and have a nice crunch from the walnuts. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Why Make This Recipe
Making Applesauce Muffins is a great choice because they are easy to prepare and use simple ingredients. They are also a healthier option compared to many other muffins since they use applesauce instead of a lot of sugar and fat. Plus, they taste so good!
How to Make Applesauce Muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix the applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 of the way full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Serve Applesauce Muffins
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. They go great with a cup of coffee, tea, or milk. You can also spread a little butter on top if you like!
How to Store Applesauce Muffins
Keep the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to 2 months. Just thaw them in the fridge when you're ready to enjoy them.
Tips to Make Applesauce Muffins
- Make sure to not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- You can add raisins or other nuts if you want to mix things up.
- If you like sweeter muffins, you can add a bit more brown sugar.
Variation
You can make these muffins with different flavors by adding spices like nutmeg or ginger. You can also replace the walnuts with pecans or leave them out completely for a nut-free version.
FAQs
Can I use sweetened applesauce?
Yes, sweetened applesauce will work, but you may want to reduce the amount of brown sugar.
Can I make these muffins without eggs?
Yes! You can use a flax egg or unsweetened applesauce as a substitute.
How can I make these muffins gluten-free?
You can use gluten-free flour in place of all-purpose flour to make them gluten-free.
Applesauce Muffins
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Add more for sweeter muffins if desired.
- 2 large eggs Can be substituted with a flax egg or applesauce.
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can replace with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- 1 tsp cinnamon Other spices like nutmeg or ginger can be added.
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Can substitute with pecans or omit for nut-free version.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix the applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 of the way full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
