Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins
Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins combine quick oats and applesauce to create a moist, tender muffin enhanced with cinnamon and brown sugar streusel. The oats bring heartiness and texture, while the streusel topping adds a slight crunch and sweetness. Baking them at 400°F yields a golden muffin with a soft crumb, suitable for breakfast or a snack that can be frozen and reheated. These muffins provide gentle cinnamon flavor along with the natural sweetness and moisture from applesauce, making them a straightforward comfort bake.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup oats (I used quick oats)
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil I used canola, generic cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- STREUSEL TOPPING:
- 2 tablespoons butter NOT softened, or margarine
- 1/2 cup oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Spray muffin liners with non-stick cooking spray.
- Make streusel topping first: mix oats, brown sugar and cinnamon together. Once combined, cut in butter. I use 2 butter knives and literally "cut" the butter into the mixture. When you are done your streusel should resemble small crumbles.
- For the muffins, mix together dry ingredients: oats through salt.
- Slowly mix in applesauce, milk, oil, vanilla and egg. Stir until well combined.
- Use a large baking scoop to fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full.
- Spring a generous amount of streusel on the top of each muffin.
- Bake at 400F for 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
- Freeze any leftover muffins to keep them fresh longer and reheat in the microwave for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.