Moist Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins Recipe
These Moist Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Combining the goodness of oats and sweet applesauce, these muffins are tender, flavorful, and have a naturally moist texture without the need for excessive oil or butter. Cinnamon adds a warm spice note that complements the apple flavor beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup applesauce
Topping
- 1 tablespoon oats (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the milk, oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until moistened. Do not overmix to keep the muffins tender — some lumps are okay.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Optionally, sprinkle the tops with the tablespoon of oats for a nice texture and appearance.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier muffin.
- Use unsweetened applesauce to reduce added sugars.
- These muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, replace milk with almond or oat milk.
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