Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins. These delightful treats are incredibly moist and fluffy, making them perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. With a hint of cinnamon and the natural sweetness of applesauce, every bite transports you to a nostalgic kitchen filled with love and laughter. Bake a batch today to fill your home with an irresistible aroma!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- If using nuts or raisins, gently fold them in now.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg