Delightful Apple Spice Mini Muffins

Bursting with warm autumn flavors, these Delightful Apple Spice Mini Muffins are the perfect bite-sized treat for any time of year. Made with shredded fresh apple, unsweetened applesauce, and a medley of cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these moist and tender muffins offer a deliciously fragrant sweetness in every bite. Quick and easy to make, they pair beautifully with your morning coffee or as a charming addition to a brunch spread. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple baking process, these mini muffins are ideal for busy bakers looking to whip up a crowd-pleasing snack. Perfectly portioned, they’re great for on-the-go breakfasts or kid-friendly lunchbox treats!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 piece large egg
• 0.25 cup whole milk
• 1 cup shredded apple, peeled and grated

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until smooth.

Step 4

Mix in the egg until fully incorporated, then stir in the milk.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Enjoy your Delightful Apple Spice Mini Muffins warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(873.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1986.1

Total Fat 61.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.7g
Cholesterol 193.3mg	0%
Sodium 1785.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 342.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 189.1g
Protein 28.0g	0%

Vitamin D 67.8IU	0%
Calcium 216.3mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 789.2mg	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: 27.2%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 67.2%