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Applesauce muffins with oats on top and a bowl of applesauce near them.

Applesauce Muffins

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword applesauce muffins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 200 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled 1
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats plus more for garnishing the muffins
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Demurara sugar as muffin topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center over the dry ingredients and add the egg, applesauce, brown sugar, avocado oil and vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together, and then incorporate into the dry ingredients. Switch to a rubber spatula to fold everything together to create a cohesive batter. Don’t overmix.
  5. Scoop the batter into the 12 muffin cavities, about 1⁄4 cup batter per muffin.
  6. Sprinkle each muffin with extra oats and demurara sugar.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake an additional 16-18 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when the muffins are ready.
  8. Allow muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

Store muffins in a container or ziplock on the counter for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If the muffin gets a bit too firm on the counter, pop it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to become soft and fluffy again!

Nutrition Facts
Applesauce Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 198mg9%
Potassium 121mg3%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 29IU1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.