Mom's Applesauce Muffins

Soft, tender, and brimming with cozy fall flavors, Mom's Applesauce Muffins are a delightful blend of nostalgia and comfort in every bite. Made with unsweetened applesauce, warm cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, these easy-to-make muffins are moist, fluffy, and gently spiced—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet treat with coffee. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this simple recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, two kinds of sugar, and melted butter for a luscious texture. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save them for later—these muffins stay wonderfully moist for days! Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly recipe or a cozy fall baking project, Mom's Applesauce Muffins will become your new favorite go-to.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 piece large egg
• 1 cups applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with non-stick spray.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the egg to the wet ingredients and whisk until fully incorporated. Then stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding the mixture gently with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense muffins.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(811.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2469.1

Total Fat 103.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 444.3mg	0%
Sodium 2582.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 370.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 222.9g
Protein 26.5g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 158.7mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 531.5mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 58.9%