Little Applesauce Muffins

Delightfully soft and irresistibly spiced, Little Applesauce Muffins are the perfect bite-sized treats for any time of day. These mini muffins combine the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce with warm cinnamon and a duo of granulated and brown sugar, creating a cozy flavor profile that's both comforting and delicious. Crafted in just 30 minutes, they are brushed with melted butter and coated in a cinnamon-sugar topping for an indulgent finish that melts in your mouth. Ideal for breakfast on the go, a quick snack, or a kid-friendly dessert, these moist, tender muffins are as easy to make as they are to devour. Perfectly seasonal and loaded with fall flavors, they’ll have you coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing tops)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan or line with mini muffin liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

While the muffins are baking, prepare the topping by mixing the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 8

Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 9

Lightly brush the tops of the warm muffins with melted butter, then dip them into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.

Step 10

Let the muffins cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(811.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2213.9

Total Fat 83.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.7g
Cholesterol 253.5mg	0%
Sodium 1383.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 349.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 201.1g
Protein 27.8g	0%

Vitamin D 85.8IU	0%
Calcium 225.7mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 636.7mg	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: 33.2%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 61.9%