Description
Delightful Mini Applesauce Muffins bring warm cinnamon-spiced comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Perfectly portioned and packed with homey flavor, these little treats will make breakfast or snack time feel like a sweet, nostalgic embrace.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) butter, melted
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and ready a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or disposable paper liners.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt are thoroughly combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the wet components until fully integrated: smooth applesauce, completely melted unsalted butter, a single large egg, and pure vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, using minimal stirring to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cavities, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center of a muffin – it should emerge without any raw batter.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, allowing them to set and cool slightly before transferring to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Prep these tiny treats in under 30 minutes for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Use unsweetened applesauce to control sugar levels and enhance natural fruit flavor.
- Avoid overmixing batter to keep muffins light and tender with perfect crumbly texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Swap cinnamon with nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for a delightful flavor variation.
- Optional: Sprinkle raw sugar on top before baking for a crunchy, sweet golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg