Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup natural applesauce
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the applesauce, honey or maple syrup, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Add optional chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add chopped apples or raisins for extra fruitiness.
- Use unsweetened or lightly sweetened applesauce for the best flavor.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle some oats or sugar on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
