These quick, easy, moist, and flavor filled applesauce muffins are loaded with unsweetened all natural applesauce, walnuts, rolled oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar. They are a great on-the-go satisfying breakfast or snack. Make a batch today and freeze half for later in the week.
How to make Applesauce Muffins
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then in a large bowl, beat the eggs, and add the applesauce, vegetable oil, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.
Now add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in several increments, stirring a few times. Then add the rolled oats and chopped walnuts and stir just until everything is incorporated.
Spoon the batter into the paper liners filling almost all the way up. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Please find the full recipe, including recipe quantities, at the bottom of the post.
How to freeze these apple sauce muffins
First, let the muffins fully cool by removing them from the tin about 5 minutes after they come out of the oven. Place the muffins on a wire cooling rack, and do not wash the tin yet. Once the muffins have fully cooled, place them back in the tin. Place the tin on a flat-level surface in the freezer. Once they are fully frozen, place them in a heavy-duty freezer zipper bag removing as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- For accurate measuring, always scoop the flour into the measuring cup with a spoon. Then level it off with a table knife, pushing the excess back off into the flour canister.
- Use paper liners in your muffin tin so you don’t have to grease the pan. With liners, the muffins will never stick, the pan is easier to wash, and the muffins stay somewhat protected in their own little package. I really like the unbleached chlorine-free baking cups.
- Do not overmix the batter. Mix just until combined and no further. Overmixing the batter can cause overactive gluten, leading to tough and gummy muffins.
- Substitute pecans, hazelnuts, almonds, macadamia, or pistachio nuts for the walnuts.
- The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- To reheat, simply pop them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
How to make a muffin light and fluffy
- Always bring any eggs, butter, and milk to room temperature.
- Use an increased baking temperature (around 425 degrees Fahrenheit) during the first 5 minutes, then reduce to 350 for the remainder of the cooking time.
- For a higher rise, I like to use a combination of baking powder and baking soda.
- Do not overmix the batter. This can result in dense, chewy muffins that are not light and fluffy.
- White flour produces a lighter, fluffier muffin than whole grain or whole wheat flour. Not to say that some whole wheat muffins are not absolutely delicious. It just depends on what you want the end result to be from your muffin.
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Applesauce Muffins
Light and fluffy, wholesome Applesauce Muffins with oats and walnuts made in less than thirty-five minutes with many ingredients you may already have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: breakfast/snack
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ⅓ cups all natural unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Add baking cups to a standard size 12-count muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the applesauce, vegetable oil, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in several increments, stirring a few times. Add the rolled oats and chopped walnuts and stir just until everything is incorporated.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling almost all the way up. Bake for 5 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 11-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- For accurate measuring, always scoop the flour into the measuring cup with a spoon. Then level it off with a table knife, pushing the excess back off into the flour canister.
- Use paper liners in your muffin tin so you don’t have to grease the pan. With liners, the muffins will never stick, the pan is easier to wash, and the muffins stay somewhat protected in their own little package. I really like the unbleached chlorine-free baking cups.
- Do not overmix the batter. Mix just until combined and no further. Overmixing the batter can cause overactive gluten, leading to tough and gummy muffins.
- Substitute pecans, hazelnuts, almonds, macadamia, or pistachio nuts for the walnuts.
- The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- To reheat, simply pop them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Vicki S. Erdmann
I want to make these using chunky sweetened applesauce, because that’s the kind we like. Would it work to cut out some or all of the brown sugar?
Beth Pierce
Yes you could certainaly cut the brown sugar back.
Carol Reynolds
I used 1/2 the sugar, so 1/4 cup. I was out of Allspice but it was still okay. They work without any nuts as well (someone in family cannot have them, alas). Also, in paper muffin cups, our muffins stuck substantially to the bottom of the paper cup, but I’ll use a muffin tin just greased next time. They really were good.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Carol! Glad that you liked them!
Claudia Krusch
I made these muffins, and hubby loved them! So delicious and moist.
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Tammy
A perfect morning muffin…I’m craving one of these right now with my coffee. They are so easy to make and delicious!
Jupiter Hadley
We love muffins in our house – so easy to make ahead and then just have for breakfast. I have not had applesauce ones before – thank you for the recipe we will have to try it.
Karen
These muffins omg!!! They are sooooo good! Thanks for the great recipe, it is easy to follow.
Ella English
My kids went totally crazy when I made them these apple sauce muffins. They are the bomb!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ella! So glad that the kids like them!
Krissy
My son has a nut allergy and doesn’t like oats. Do you think this would still come out ok without either of those ingredients?
Beth Pierce
Yes, I do think they would be fine and still delicious.
Karen Havling
Made these this morning. Quick, easy, and tasty! I didn’t have walnuts, so subbed pecans.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Karen!
Stacy
These turned out well! I love the spice combination, (a bit heavy handed on the Cinnamon!)! A perfect Fall recipe. Thank you for sharing this!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stacy! I am so glad that you liked them!
Jupiter Hadley
We are looking for some new breakfasts and this sounds great! Thank you so much for the recipe.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Jupiter. They freeze really well too!
Khushboo
These muffins were really so soft and yummy. I will make these again real soon.
Yeah Lifestyle
This looks like a perfect breakfast treat for the kids as I do have some applesauce frozen in the freezer so ready to make this muffin for them.
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Edyineth Melgarejo
This recipe looks fantastic. I want to make them soon!
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Marysa
These sound so delicious, and not dry like a lot of muffins. I’m sure my kids would enjoy these. Definitely would be convenient for breakfast.
Lavanda Michelle
Those look so delicious, I’d definitely love to make these soon. Thanks for sharing!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Lavanda! Enjoy!!
Rhian Westbury
I love the idea that you can freeze these and have a supply whenever you want them. The spices in these sound so yummy and great for getting close to Autumn
Talya Stone
Ooooh these were delicious. We had a little bit of a baking session over the summer holidays with the kids. Will add these to my rotation list! Great for back to school breakfast and snacks.
Sarah Stockley
Apple flavors in muffins go so well. I have made spiced apple muffins before but have never tried using apple sauce. These look so tasty
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Natalie
I made a similar recipe using apple sauce earlier this year and my muffins were so moist and delicious! Will have to recreate this one!
Stephanie
These are such a perfect breakfast! Muffins are perfect for busy mornings since they don’t take long to eat. I like to make them ahead. My boys devour these applesauce muffins!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Stephanie! So glad to hear that the boys like them!
Thena
My kids flipped out over these muffins. Super moist!
★★★★★
Jared's Mum
These muffins are easy, moist, and yummy. I made them with my grandkids last weekend. I am going to make them again for Mother’s Day!
★★★★★
Chloe Arnold
okay these were DIVINE!!!! My whole family really enjoyed them and I will be making them again soon.
Clarice
Wow! This looks delicious. Very timely since the girls and I plan to practice baking every weekend. Will try this on Saturday. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Clarice! Enjoy!!
Brianne
Making my muffin light and fluffy was always a challenge but thanks to your tips. I will have to try them.
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Michele
This sounds so good. I haven’t had an applesauce muffin in years. My mom used to make them when I was younger. Now I am gonna have to make them.
Eileen M Loya
Making these tomorrow. These muffins look really delicious and would be perfect with my cup of afternoon tea. Saved the recipe and will print a copy to add to my recipe book.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Eileen! Enjoy!!
Ntensibe Edgar
Wow…I must make these! They are very easy and I haven’t tasted applesauce before!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Edgar! Enjoy!!
Ramil Hinolan
These muffins are so moist and sweet. I enjoyed them with my morning coffee. Thanks for the great recipe.
Glamor Medical
Oh, I will absolutely be trying this. My cousin makes chocolate chip cookies with applesauce and they are out of this world.
Heather
I’ve heard of people using applesauce for baking but I haven’t tried it myself yet. I can’t wait to try these muffins!
Maureen
This was absolutely delicious and I love that they are so easy to make. Thanks for a tasty breakfast!
Christian Foremost
Looks absolutely delicious! I bet this would be a nice treat with coffee early in the morning!
Autumn Murray
These applesauce muffins were delicious. My daughter and I really enjoyed making them. We are going to make them again and freeze half the batch.
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Fransic verso
It look yummy and love to make muffins because they are good snacks. We did the strawberry ones and they taste so good. We will try this soon as well. Thank you for sharing!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine!
briannemanzb
This muffin is a new favorite in our house. They are so delicious!
★★★★★
Tweenselmom
Omg I miss applesauce so much! I can’t wait to taste this again, saving this recipe right now!
★★★★★
Juliane
WOW! These were really delicious. I had to freeze half the batch before my husband ate them all.
★★★★★
Sandra
OMG! These muffins quickly disappeared at my house! Everybody enjoyed it! Thanks!
★★★★★
Erik
Love the flavor in this! Such a wonderful texture, too.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Erik!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
These applesauce muffins are delicious! Thanks for the great recipe!
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Amanda
I made a big batch of these muffins for breakfasts this week and my kids loved them!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Amanda! So glad that they liked them!
Catalina
Mmmmm…. these muffins are exactly what I need right now! They look so inviting!
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