Description
Warm cinnamon applesauce muffins deliver homespun comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Spiced with aromatic cinnamon and packed with sweet applesauce, these muffins invite you to savor a delightful morning treat that feels like a comforting embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a smooth, even blend of flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly whisk the egg, then incorporate applesauce, milk, and vegetable oil until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Gently fold the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins rest for a few minutes, allowing them to set and cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend to make these muffins accessible for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using unsweetened applesauce and cutting granulated sugar by half for a healthier version.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch and nutritional boost, providing healthy fats and protein.
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg or cardamom to create unique flavor variations while keeping the cozy cinnamon profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg