Soft, perfectly domed, and full of flavor—these Applesauce Muffins are about to become your new favorite!
One of the delicious treats I love to bake in my kitchen is muffins. Muffins are fabulous because they’re satisfying and fun to eat, whether as a snack or as a tasty breakfast on the go. They’re also super versatile. You can make them healthy, indulgent, sweet, and even savory! Muffins are loved by adults and kids alike. In fact, they were one of the superstars of my school bake sales when I was growing up! I can’t tell you how quickly my mom’s muffins disappeared, leaving the neighboring cakes and cookies just a little bit jealous!
Now, while I absolutely love making and enjoying muffins, something that I don’t love is a dry muffin. Today’s applesauce muffin recipe is going to knock your socks off because they’re super scrumptious and perfectly moist. The secret to keeping these tasty muffins moist is none other than applesauce! I promise you’re going to love these just as much as I do!
Are Applesauce Muffins Healthy?
Made without butter or dairy and only a small amount of avocado oil, these muffins are relatively healthy. There are, however, a few ways to make them more wholesome. You could use whole-wheat flour to increase their fiber content, or even a 1:1 gluten-free flour. You can also omit the sugar and replace it with three tablespoons of date syrup, which is an all-natural, unprocessed sweetener. Just remember, these swaps will affect the finished texture of the muffins though.
Recipe Variations
If you want to fancy up your muffins, I suggest throwing in some extra bits to make them even better! Toss in a handful or two of chocolate chips if you’d like, or some dried fruit such as dried apples, raisins, cranberries, or blueberries. If you’re craving a bit of crunch, chop up some walnuts or pecans and toss them into the batter. For a healthy boost, stir in two tablespoons of chia, flaxseed, or pumpkin seeds. Sprinkling the muffins with some cinnamon along with the sugar before baking would also be a nice touch!
How to Make Ahead and store
These tasty muffins are great for SO many reasons, one of them being that they store super well! Place them in an airtight container in the fridge, and they will last about 5 days. If you want to freeze them, they will last even longer! In an airtight container or Ziploc bag, they’ll stay good for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
Muffins are the perfect breakfast on busy mornings when you’re short on time and need to grab something quick before heading out the door. In that case, I usually pair them with a healthy smoothie. They’ll go well with this vibrant Green Smoothie or a creamy Coffee Smoothie if you need a little caffeine boost.
Looking for other healthy muffin suggestions? Try these golden Carrot Muffins, or sink your teeth into something savory and make these delightful Egg Muffins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups applesauce unsweetened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup avocado oil (or any neutral-flavored oil)
- 1/4 cup coconut or brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon raw cane sugar
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and grease a muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, spices, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate, large bowl whisk all the remaining ingredients except the raw sugar.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until just combined.
- Scoop into the muffin pan (I like using an ice cream scoop) and sprinkle with the raw sugar.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to 350°F and bake another 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
A while back I commented on how wonderful your blackberry muffins are, but these applesauce muffins are the absolute best! I use my homemade applesauce in this recipe and add raisens. I am not a baker so to have something turn out looking so good and tasting so delicious is such a confidence booster! Thank You!
Yaayyy! So glad you love these too! Thank you Joanna!