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Mouthwatering Applesauce Muffins

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These Mouthwatering Applesauce Muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making them a delicious and wholesome treat for any time of the day. With applesauce as the key ingredient, these muffins are naturally sweetened, healthier, and easy to make. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these versatile muffins can be customized with your favorite add-ins, such as raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly, making them perfect for busy mornings!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1 cup applesauce (unsweetened or sweetened)

2 eggs

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.

  • Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  • Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.

  • Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

  • Add optional mix-ins: If desired, fold in chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.

  • Fill the muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

  • Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  • Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a whole wheat version, replace half or all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

  • For a vegan option, use a flaxseed egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water) and substitute butter with coconut oil.

  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.

  • Add apple chunks for extra apple flavor and texture.

  • For a decorative touch, sprinkle oats, cinnamon sugar, or chopped nuts on top before baking.

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