Cheerio Applesauce Muffins

Start your morning on a wholesome and flavorful note with these Cheerio Applesauce Muffins, a delightful blend of crunchy cereal and naturally sweetened goodness. Made with finely ground Cheerios, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of honey, these muffins are packed with nutritious ingredients while delivering a soft, moist texture that’s simply irresistible. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and crafted with Greek yogurt for added creaminess, these muffins are both kid-approved and perfect for busy mornings or snack time. Quick and easy to whip up in just 30 minutes, this recipe yields 12 tender, lightly sweetened muffins that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Plus, they’re conveniently freezable for meal prep! Whether you’re looking for a wholesome breakfast, a lunchbox treat, or a midday pick-me-up, these Cheerios muffins are sure to satisfy.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cheerios cereal
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place the Cheerios in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely ground to a flour-like consistency. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ground Cheerios, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, combine the applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, honey, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir until well blended.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(779.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1320.6

Total Fat 16.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 237.3mg	0%
Sodium 1860.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 81.6g
Protein 44.2g	0%

Vitamin D 133.9IU	0%
Calcium 440.0mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 1004.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.8%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 76.0%