Description
These whole-wheat applesauce muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with the warm spices of autumn, perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) whole-wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and brown sugar until well combined.
- Gradually add the melted butter, whisking continuously until the mixture is creamy.
- Stir in the applesauce until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more pronounced apple flavor, use homemade applesauce if possible.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- They freeze well, so consider making a double batch and freezing some for later.
- If you prefer a less sweet muffin, reduce the brown sugar to 3/4 cup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40