5.0 from 18 votes
Healthy Applesauce Muffins
There's no need for oil in these light, fluffy, ultra moist and secretly HEALTHY Applesauce Muffins that are perfect for a Fall breakfast!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour all purpose or a gluten-free 1-to-1 blend
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 - 1 ½ tsp. apple pie spice to taste*
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup applesauce unsweetened
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 Tbsp. sugar optional
- ⅛ tsp. cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix together flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, apple pie spice, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk together applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla in a separate large bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix by hand until just combined.
- Place muffin cup liners into 12 cavities of a regular-sized muffin tray. Spray each liner with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly distribute the muffin batter into all 12 cups. They should end up being about ¾ full.
- Whisk together cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon over each of the muffins.
- Bake muffins in preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick when inserted in comes out clean. Let cool to room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
- To Prep-Ahead: It is so simple to bake these muffins the day before you need them! Or, make homemade applesauce ahead of time so you're ready.
- To Store: The muffins will keep for up to 2-3 days at room temperature. To prevent them from getting soggy, line the bottom of a Tupperware container with a paper towel. Add muffins and then place an additional paper towel on top to absorb the excess moisture.
- To Freeze: Make sure you remove the muffin cup liners before freezing. Place the muffins in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 6-8 hours, or until firm. Once partially frozen, add them to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and store for up to 4-6 months.
- To Reheat: Allow the frozen muffins to thaw in the fridge. Or, pop them in the microwave for 20-second intervals until they are at the desired temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
260mg
(11%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.