Recipe For Muffins Using Applesauce

A family favorite for years, these delicious, soft and fluffy healthy applesauce oat muffins are low in sugar and packed with whole grains

The numbers don’t lie. With over 400 5-star reviews, these muffins have become a beloved favorite of many (and one of the most popular recipes on my site!).

The beauty of this recipe being around for almost ten years is that almost any adaptation you can dream up has probably already been tried.

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And in most cases, the report back is that the variations are amazing! So if you’re looking to alter these muffins in any which way, read through the comments for some inspiration.

These muffins are delicious!! I made them gluten free by using oat flour instead of wheat flour. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly. They have been added to my regular rotation!

I’m very loyal to recipes that stand the test of time, and this one certainly has. My friend, Katie, served these muffins to us during a playdate at her house years ago when we had just moved to northern Minnesota and knew hardly another soul in the area.

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I didn’t even wait until the playdate was over to beg for the recipe. (Although more than the muffins, I’m incredibly grateful for the sweet and loyal friend Katie quickly became.)

The baked and cooled muffins freeze GREAT. I place them in a gallon-size freezer ziploc bag and freeze. We defrost in the microwave or on the counter for a few hours.

Sure, and you can use flavored applesauce as well (like cinnamon, etc). If using sweetened applesauce, you can probably decrease or omit the sugar in the recipe.

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Steel cut oats don’t work very well in this recipe because they don’t soften and absorb as much liquid (they stay coarse and crunchy), but you can sub quick oats for the old-fashioned oats.

Oats: quick oats can be subbed for old-fashioned oats (I prefer the texture of old-fashioned oats); steel cut oats do not work well in this recipe.

Serving: 1 muffin , Calories: 131 kcal , Carbohydrates: 19 g , Protein: 3 g , Fat: 6 g , Saturated Fat: 4 g , Cholesterol: 14 mg , Sodium: 140 mg , Fiber: 2 g , Sugar: 8 g

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Disclaimer: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The secret ingredient to a perfectly moist, easy to make, flavorful muffin every single time? Applesauce. My homemade applesauce muffins are simple to make and perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast. If you like these, you should also try my Double Chocolate Muffins and my Lemon Blueberry Muffins!

These lightly sweet, moist muffins are surprisingly healthy too — so forget about grabbing that store-bought granola bar to satisfy your quick breakfast needs. These muffins are filled with healthy ingredients, including applesauce (of course), oats, whole wheat flour, and honey for sweetness. 

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My applesauce muffins may become a weekly treat for you and your family! Kids don’t even know that they’re secretly healthy, and the batter comes together in just minutes. You can even double up the recipe and keep them in the freezer for when you don’t feel like baking! 

I use unsweetened applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to flavor these muffins. They’re made even healthier with the addition of whole wheat flour and old-fashioned oats. But the kiddos don’t know that they’re healthy — just that they’re delicious. 

This may be one of the easiest recipes to whip together — the batter is a cinch to make. Here’s how you make applesauce muffins (get the full recipe with measurements further down on the page):

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You can store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the muffins for up to 2 months!

If you want a moist muffin, my Applesauce Muffins recipe results in muffins that are soft, sweet, and exactly what you're looking for.

. I want to help you bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with my trusted and tested recipes and baking tips. You may have seen one of my 500+ videos on YouTube & TikTok or as a guest judge onThis easy applesauce muffin recipe is the only one you’ll need. It yields muffins that are soft, moist, and packed with applesauce flavor. Perfect for Fall or anytime of the year!

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If you love baking with applesauce or if you just love applesauce in general, you definitely need to try these! You won’t be disappointed.

Sweetened applesauce is usually sweetened with corn syrup. This recipe calls for unsweetened applesauce but if you only have the sweetened kind on hand I recommend that you reduce the granulated sugar to 1/3 cup and the brown sugar to 1/4 cup, packed.

Plus, have you ever tried applesauce muffins with coconut oil?! One of the best and most underrated flavor combinations, hands down. If you have coconut oil on hand please do give it a try in this recipe but if you don’t, plain ole vegetable will work too.

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I know that there is an alarming amount of baking soda in this recipe however it is the perfect amount. Don’t worry, the muffins don’t turn out tasting like baking soda at all!

Remember, both the applesauce and brown sugar are acidic ingredients so therefore they are able to neutralize it, resulting in perfectly risen muffins without a metallic aftertaste.

Do not be frightened! The muffins may appear pink on the inside because of the applesauce. I’m not exactly sure how or why this happens but I believe that it’s due to skin being left on some of the apples causing the applesauce to turn pink when cooked or baked. Or it could just be a natural reaction that happens when the applesauce is out in the open for a long time.

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This recipe uses both sugars because applesauce muffins with brown sugar are really delicious. Trust me, that tiny bit of molasses from the brown sugar does wonders for the flavor in this recipe.

For even more flavor these muffins are spiced with a healthy dose of cinnamon and some nutmeg. It’s only right for muffins with applesauce to have some spice.

And by the way they taste so amazing warm! They smell like Fall but delicious recipes like this one are great all year round.

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This easy applesauce muffin recipe is the only one you’ll need. It yields big bakery style muffins that are soft, moist, and packed with applesauce flavor. Perfect for Fall or anytime of the year!

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These quick, easy, moist, and flavor filled applesauce muffins are loaded with unsweetened all natural applesauce, walnuts, rolled oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar. They are a great on-the-go satisfying breakfast or snack. Make a batch today and freeze half for later in the week.

Hearty Muffin Recipe With Walnuts, Oats And Applesauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then in a large bowl, beat the eggs, and add the applesauce, vegetable oil, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.

Now add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in several increments, stirring a few times. Then add the rolled oats and chopped walnuts and stir just until everything is incorporated.

Spoon the batter into the paper liners filling almost all the way up. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Please find the full recipe, including recipe quantities, at the bottom of the post.

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First, let the muffins fully cool by removing them from the tin about 5 minutes after they come out of the oven. Place the muffins on a wire cooling rack, and do not wash the tin yet. Once the muffins have fully cooled, place them back in the tin. Place the tin on a flat-level surface in the freezer. Once they are fully frozen, place them in a heavy-duty freezer zipper bag removing as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Light and fluffy, wholesome Applesauce Muffins with oats and walnuts made in less than thirty-five minutes with many ingredients you may already have on hand. 

Calories: 259 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 27 mg | Sodium: 144 mg | Potassium: 101 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 12 g | Vitamin A: 50

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