Applesauce Muffin Recipe Healthy
Applesauce muffins are a wholesome, delicious alternative to traditional baked treats. They’re not just easy to whip up; they are also versatile and cater to both kids and adults. With their delightful blend of flavors, these muffins are perfect for breakfast on the go or a midday snack.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- toothpick
Ingredients
- - 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- - 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- - 3 tablespoons oil OR additional applesauce
- - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- - 1 cup whole wheat flour or your choice of spelt, all-purpose, or oat flour
- - 1/4 cup coconut sugar or any unrefined sugar
- - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- - Optional: a handful of dark chocolate chips chopped walnuts, or shredded coconut
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (about 176°C). While that’s heating up, grab a muffin tin and line it with paper liners or grease it lightly with some oil. This way, your muffins will slide out easily once they are baked.
Step 2: Whisk the Wet Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: applesauce, milk, oil (or extra applesauce), vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. It’s important to combine these components well because they will be the base of your muffins.
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour of your choice, coconut sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. I like to ensure there are no lumps in the flour—this makes for a smoother batter.
Step 4: Mix Wet and Dry
- Now, pour the dry mixture into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Gently stir them together until they’re just combined. Don’t overmix! A few lumps are okay; they will help keep your muffins fluffy.
Step 5: Fill the Muffin Tin
- Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling them about two-thirds of the way full. Leave some space for the muffins to rise. If you’re like me and love a bit of texture, you can fold in a handful of dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts at this stage.
Step 6: Bake the Muffins
- Bake the muffins in the center of the oven for around 20 minutes. They’re done when they’ve domed nicely, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Keep an eye on them in the last few minutes—you're looking for that lovely golden brown color.
Step 7: Cool and Enjoy
- Once they’re baked, take them out and let the muffins cool in the tin for about 10 minutes. If you loosely cover them overnight on the counter or refrigerate, the liners peels off without a fuss, and the flavor and texture improve. If you happen to have any leftovers (which is rare), they freeze beautifully for future snacks.
Notes
- Experiment with Flavors: Feel free to mix in ingredients like raisins, dark chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for extra depth of flavor.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Always opt for the freshest applesauce and spices to ensure maximum flavor.
- Don’t Skimp on the Bake Time: The muffins should be golden brown on top and spring back when lightly pressed.
- Cool Down: Let your muffins rest properly so that the liners come off easily and the texture is perfected.
- Storage Alternatives: If you don’t plan to eat them right away, store them in an airtight container to preserve freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal
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