Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful Applesauce Muffins, made with wholesome ingredients like self-rising flour, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of cinnamon. These muffins are easy to prepare, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Self-Rising Flour
- 1 1/3 cups Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/3 cup Light Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Almond Milk
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spices)
- 1/2 cup Unrefined Cane Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-hole muffin pan with silicone cups, which work best for this high-moisture muffin recipe, or if using paper liners, be sure to oil them well with oil spray.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the unsweetened applesauce, light olive oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, and unrefined cane sugar. Stir thoroughly to combine all the wet ingredients evenly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the self-rising flour along with the cinnamon or pumpkin pie spices until a smooth, consistent applesauce muffin batter forms without lumps.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Using a cooking dough scoop, fill the prepared muffin cups to about 3/4 full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the muffins from the oven and cool them immediately on a cooling rack for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the texture to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use silicone muffin cups for best results with high-moisture batter; if using paper liners, oil them well to prevent sticking.
- Self-rising flour already contains leavening agents and salt, so no additional baking powder or salt is needed.
- You can substitute cinnamon with pumpkin pie spices for a different flavor variation.
- Ensure the applesauce is unsweetened to control the muffin sweetness.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: applesauce muffins, healthy muffins, low-fat muffins, cinnamon muffins, easy muffin recipe, vegan muffins, breakfast muffins
