Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures presented by our collection of applesauce muffins recipes. These culinary creations are not just ordinary muffins; they are delectable treats that tantalize the taste buds with their moist and tender crumb, perfectly complemented by the sweet and tangy notes of applesauce. Each bite reveals a burst of juicy apples, while the warm spices and hints of cinnamon or nutmeg add a touch of comforting warmth. Whether you prefer a classic muffin with a straightforward applesauce filling or a muffin adorned with a delectable streusel topping, our recipes have something to satisfy every craving. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, a sweet snack to enjoy with your afternoon tea, or a delightful addition to your next brunch gathering, these applesauce muffins are sure to impress. With a variety of recipes catering to different dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegan options, there's something for everyone to savor. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of apples and spices.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in applesauce. Combine flour, baking soda and spices; stir into creamed mixture. If desired, fold in nuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BRAN MUFFINS WITH APPLESAUCE
This is one of my favorite bran muffin recipes, handed down from my mom. I made a few tweaks to make it even healthier. Add some raisins for a touch of sweetness.
Provided by elizabethann
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix together brown sugar, applesauce, canola oil, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix flour, bran, flax, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add bran mixture to applesauce mixture. Add milk and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 11 to 13 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
APPLESAUCE OAT BRAN MUFFINS
I sprinkle a tempting topping of cinnamon, sugar and walnuts on these moist bran muffins with applesauce. They're best served warm from the oven. -Beth Struble, Bryan, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the oat bran, flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, applesauce, oil and milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins., Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full. Combine the walnuts, cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing form pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
My daughter found this recipe on a Holly Hobbie web site and asked me to make them with her. They were actually very good and simple to make.
Provided by Jenny Frenny
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray muffin tins with nonstick spray.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix in beaten eggs, applesauce and melted butter. (by hand, do not need mixer).
- Evenly scoop mixture into muffin pans.
- Sprinkle crystal sugar sprinkles on tops of muffins.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Test to see if toothpick comes out clean.
CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
I start making these in November and don't stop till Spring! They are a great addition to a Christmas brunch or egg casserole and the aroma while they bake is heavenly!
Provided by MISS ALIX
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Apple Muffin Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
- In a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil and egg. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. Stir until just moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spoon into muffin cups, 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Sugar 11 g
APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
Great healthy muffins with no sugar.
Provided by desi2003
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Apple Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Mix flour, baking soda, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat shortening with an electric mixer in a separate large bowl until smooth; add honey and mix for 2 minutes. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture, alternating with applesauce, until batter is smooth. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons batter into each muffin cup.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 156.1 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
APPLESAUCE-OAT MUFFINS
These are so good for a winter breakfast when served warm.
Provided by Kelly R.
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Apple Muffin Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups oatmeal, the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon in a mixing bowl; set aside.
- Whisk 1/2 cup brown sugar, egg white, applesauce, and milk together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until evenly moistened; it's ok if small, dry lumps remain. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Stir the 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and the melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle this mixture over the muffins.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 169.6 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
APPLESAUCE CINNAMON OAT MUFFINS
My grandmother passed this oatmeal muffin recipe down to me, and I'm eager to share it with my children. These down-home oatmeal muffins are tender on the inside and have a crispy topping of oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. I've even added raisins and cranberries to the batter for a different taste. -Hannah Barringer, Loudon, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 10 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the applesauce, milk, oil and egg white. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full., Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
NO-FAT BANANA APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
I got this recipe out of a Gooseberry Patch cookbook and it is one of my stand-by recipes when I am watching my calories and fat. Since I am doing just that right now, thought I would put it on the zaar for easy access and hopefully someone else likes this recipe as good as I do. (I prefer to sub 3/4 of the white flour for whole wheat and use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. I think fresh nutmeg is the key in this!)
Provided by mammafishy
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the dry ingredients and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix all the wet ingredients. Add together and mix well.
- Pour into muffin tin.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes. (My oven baked right around 17 minutes.).
- (Per muffin: 116 calories, no fat).
APPLESAUCE RAISIN MUFFINS
Delicious and easy muffins with coconut butter. A recipe that I have modified for better taste and I love it.
Provided by Lina
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Apple Muffin Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Melt coconut butter in a small bowl. Beat egg into the butter and pour into the flour mixture. Mix in applesauce and vanilla extract. Fold in raisins and walnuts and mix into a doughy batter.
- Scoop batter into the muffin liners using an ice cream scoop.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 18 to 20 minutes. Let muffins cool for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 23 g
APPLESAUCE RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS
I checked and while I found many bran muffin recipes here, none were quite like this. I like this one not only because it is lower fat, but because it doesn't have as much added sugar, and it relies on the cereal more than the flour to make the batter. The muffins themselves are surprisingly moist and light in texture. I like the light sweetness of these and the crunchy muffin tops. (If you sprinkle a little extra cereal on top, they get an even better crunch, and improved appearance.) I found this recipe at www.mealsmatter.org. Watch these since the recipe stated they should bake in 20 minutes, but I found mine were done after about 15.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat over to 400F; prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or by spraying with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cereal and milk in large bowl; let stand 3 minutes.
- Stir in egg, applesauce, sugar and butter; stir just until moistened (batter will be lumpy).
- Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full.
- Bake at 400F for 20 minutes or until golden brown, and they test done with a toothpick.
WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN-APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
This is a great recipe for those times when you have half a can of pumpkin left over. The muffins taste great right from the oven, but are even better the next day-if they last that long! Kids love them and it's a good way to sneak fruits, veggies, and fiber into their diets.
Provided by Julie
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line the cups with paper muffin liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; set aside. Combine the brown sugar, white sugar, oil, applesauce, pumpkin, buttermilk, and beaten eggs and mix until well blended. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the raisins and pecans, if desired.
- Divide the batter evenly in the prepared muffin pan. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the muffin pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 273 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
APPLESAUCE OAT BRAN MUFFINS
This is my own adaptation of a recipe I found on the back of the oat bran box. These are also good with cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top before baking, and are especially yummy warmed up in the microwave about 10-15 seconds , with a little margarine!
Provided by Mary Scheffert
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners, or grease muffin tins.
- In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients, including nuts & raisins if using.
- In another bowl, mix together vanilla, oil, eggs & applesauce until well blended.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; add wet ingredients & mix until well blended.
- Let mixture sit for 10 minutes (for oat bran to absorb some of the liquid).
- Spoon mixture into paper-lined muffin cups and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown & toothpick comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes; then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
BLUEBERRY OATMEAL APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
These muffins are not only delicious, but very low in fat and heart-healthy. The oats and flaxseed meal add fiber and whole grains for a filling and delicious breakfast or snack, while the applesauce takes the place of egg, butter, or cream that you might find in other muffin recipes. You can make this recipe vegan by omitting the egg and using soymilk as a substitute for milk (I use Lactaid milk to make it dairy-free). To make it sugar-free, substituting Splenda for the small amount of sugar is just as good! A pecan half on top of the muffin adds a visually-appetizing touch while adding a slight crunch to a moist and filling muffin!
Provided by smhage
Categories Breads
Time 27m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon. If desired, add flaxseed meal.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar, egg and oil. Add applesauce, milk, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice. Mix well.
- Add this to flour mixture, mixing well. Finally, fold in blueberries. Pour into greased muffin tin. On top of the batter in each muffin tin, place a pecan half.
- Bake for 12 - 14 minutes.
CRANBERRY-OATMEAL MUFFINS WITH APPLESAUCE
These cranberry-oatmeal muffins are a yummy, not-too-sweet, morning treat with the perfect combination of grainy goodness and tart berries.
Provided by wensaundy
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Cranberry Muffin Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
- Combine applesauce, oil, orange juice, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; mix well.
- Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Add dry mix to wet mix, stirring just until moistened. Gently fold in cranberries; do not overmix. Divide batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed and muffins are light golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 211.8 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
APPLESAUCE BRAN MUFFINS
Applesauce replaces oil in this old recipe for healthy bran muffins. Great for breakfast or a snack.
Provided by Dottie Worthington
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Bran Muffin Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
- Mix bran cereal and buttermilk together in a bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Beat brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; stir into bran cereal mixture. Stir flour into bran cereal mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in walnuts and dried cranberries. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 188.6 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
SPICED APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
These delicious muffins are sure to be a hit at any breakfast or brunch meal. The applesauce makes them so moist and delicious.-Kendra Kunkel, Dubuque, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, cracker crumbs, cinnamon, baking soda and allspice; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and raisins., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
We like our applesauce muffins topped with a cream-cheese frosting.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes 18
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin and a 6-cup tin with paper liners. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves together into a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Put 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, the granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs, one at a time. On low speed, mix in applesauce and then flour mixture. Stir in nuts by hand.
- Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake until a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely in tins on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, in the clean bowl of electric mixer, mix cream cheese with remaining 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter and 1 cup brown sugar on medium speed until smooth. Spread cream-cheese frosting on muffins.
MUESLI-APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
They are juicy and crunchy. Try them and you'll enjoy them! Muesli cereal is blend of cereal grains and can sometimes include dried fruits.
Provided by KLODE
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Apple Muffin Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, beat the applesauce, oil egg, sugar and water together for 2 minutes at medium speed.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, allspice and muesli together. Add the dry ingredients to the applesauce mixture. Beat on low speed until combined.
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin filling each cup 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown an spring back lightly when touched. Remove from pans immediately to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 220.9 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
OATMEAL CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
Whole wheat and oatmeal come together with tangy dried cranberries and cranberry sauce to make a tender and slightly chewy, healthy muffin! Originally from Joy the Baker.
Provided by virginie_m
Categories Quick Breads
Time 26m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl combine applesauce, buttermilk, sugar, oil and egg. Make a well in dry ingredients and add applesauce mixture and dried cranberries.
- Stir until just moist.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 full, adding a tsp of cranberry sauce in the middle of each cup.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 154.8, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 16, Protein 5.3
Tips:
- Use ripe apples: This will give your muffins a sweeter flavor and a more tender texture.
- Peel and core the apples before grating them: This will help to prevent the muffins from becoming too dense.
- Grate the apples using a large-holed grater: This will create small pieces of apple that will distribute evenly throughout the muffins.
- Add some spices to the batter: This will give your muffins a warm and inviting flavor. Common spices used in applesauce muffins include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your muffins tough. Stir the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help them to rise and create a tender crumb.
- Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Applesauce muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover applesauce, and they are also a healthier alternative to other muffin recipes. With a few simple tips, you can make applesauce muffins that are light, fluffy, and full of flavor.
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