Apple Sauce Muffins

Apple Sauce Muffins

Deliciously moist and fluffy apple sauce muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple sauce, Baking, muffins

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: muffins

Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1 cup granulated sugar can reduce to 3/4 cup for less sweetness
1 tbsp baking powder ensure it's fresh for proper rising
1 tsp baking soda helps with leavening
1/2 tsp salt balances sweetness
1 tsp ground cinnamon adds warmth and flavor

Wet Ingredients

1 cup apple sauce unsweetened for a healthier option
1/2 cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
2 large eggs room temperature for better mixing
1 tsp vanilla extract for enhanced flavor

Optional Add-ins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts for crunch
1/2 cup dried cranberries for a tart flavor contrast

Instructions

Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the muffins bake evenly and rise properly.
Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners to prevent sticking.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. This ensures that the leavening agents are evenly distributed.

Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, combine the apple sauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Combine Ingredients

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense muffins.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries at this stage.

Bake the Muffins

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. This indicates that the muffins are fully cooked.

Cool and Serve

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your apple sauce muffins warm or at room temperature!

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.

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