Healthy Applesauce Muffins
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup raisins or chopped nuts
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix applesauce, eggs, honey/maple syrup, melted oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Bring It Together
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in optional add-ins like nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Do not overmix to avoid dense muffins.
Use ripe applesauce for natural sweetness.
Add a pinch of nutmeg to elevate flavor.
For extra moisture, add 2 tablespoons of yogurt or milk.