Best Applesauce Muffins Recipe

Best Applesauce Muffins Recipe

28 min
12 servings

This easy applesauce muffin recipe is the only one you’ll need. It yields big bakery style muffins that are soft, moist, and packed with applesauce flavor. Perfect for Fall or anytime of the year!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 eggs (room temp if using coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Line muffin pan with muffins liners and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl combine both sugars, baking soda, spices, and salt.

  4. 4

    Add the applesauce and mix well (mixture should be completely smooth).

  5. 5

    Beat in the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.

  6. 6

    Add the flour and mix until incorporated. Do not over mix!

  7. 7

    Scoop the batter into the muffin pan filling the cups to the top.

  8. 8

    Bake for 20 – 21 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.

  9. 9

    Cool in pan 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack (or large plate if you don't have a rack) to continue cooling.

  10. 10

    Serve warm or cooled completely.