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Applesauce Oat Muffins

January 18, 2016 By Adell 52 Comments

A healthy muffin made with applesauce & oats. These muffins are moist and delicious!
Healthy Applesauce Oat Muffins

Muffins are just awesome. I’m sure I’ve said this before but it’s one of the few “sweet” things my husband will eat for breakfast so I am always up for trying a new muffin recipe. These are great for snack time too. They freeze well and muffins are easily transported. You know, grab and go type of thing. I made these muffins “mini” size for my daughters preschool class when it was her turn for snack time. It was apple theme that week so applesauce muffins came to mind. These muffins are very moist and don’t have a ton of sugar. Yay! I love it when a recipe is healthier but still totally delicious. I’ve made these with milk, almond milk and buttermilk. All worked great. I’ve also tried them with the melted butter and the melted coconut oil. So if you wanted to make these dairy free you totally could. Try these muffins out, they are so great!

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I used parchment cupcake liners with these muffins. They are awesome. I love how none of the muffin sticks to the liner. More muffin in my mouth that way 😉 Enjoy!

 
4.9 from 14 reviews
Applesauce Oat Muffins
 
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Cook time
15 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
A healthy muffin that tastes amazing. Great for breakfast or snack time!
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats (rolled oats)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk or milk of choice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup flour (can use whole wheat flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12-count muffin tin with liners or grease the muffin cups then set it aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the oatmeal, applesauce, milk, egg, vanilla, butter and sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  4. Make a well in the center and pour in the applesauce mixture. Stir until just combined (don't overmix or the muffins will be dense and dry).
  5. Distribute the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
  6. Bake the muffins for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don't overbake or the muffins will be dry.
  7. Remove the muffins to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can freeze these muffins in a freezer safe plastic bag once cooled completely and pull out when needed.
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Recipe Source: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe.

Healthy Applesauce Oat Muffins

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Comments

  1. Karen says

    January 19, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    That is such a good idea to make these for a preschool snack! I always revert to carrots and wheat thins when it’s our turn…yes I am that mom. Haha! Check you out bringing baked goods. I’m totally trying these! Love that they use applesauce!

    Reply
    • bakedinaz says

      January 20, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      haha, I’ve done the carrots and crackers plenty of times! 🙂 Hope you enjoy! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Sandy says

    May 12, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    Does anyone know how many carbs are in these

    Reply
    • bakedinaz says

      May 18, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      My Fitness Pal App lets you calculate calories 🙂 There is a free version. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
    • Patty Agee says

      November 10, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      As written 17g per muffin. I used stevia, almond milk and wheat flour. 11g.

      Reply
  3. Shannon L. says

    November 25, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    I made these Applesauce Oat Muffins a few days ago for my brother and his girlfriend; as she was having lots of her family come from Miami, FL for Thanksgiving. I thought it would be nice for her to have something on hand since she would be hosting the Holiday at her house. I doubled the recipe and got exactly 24 muffins. I used Buttermilk, Coconut Oil and a heaping ½ cup of Cinnamon Chips. These muffins were DELICIOUS!! The recipe was easy and the muffins were put together in a flash. Lol This recipe has a new home in my collection box! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      January 5, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      love the added cinnamon chips! I will try that next time I make these. Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  4. Kristi says

    January 4, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    These are kid approved in my house! I added a little zucchini, no one seemed to notice 😉

    Reply
    • Adell says

      January 5, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      yum, love the added zucchini. i need to try that 🙂

      Reply
  5. Katrina says

    September 15, 2017 at 10:30 am

    I made these and didnt make any changes to the recipe. Gotta admit that i ate the most and these are my absolute muffins ive ever made. Just did more batches for my sons football team.

    Reply
    • Katrina says

      October 6, 2017 at 7:20 am

      I brought enough of these for all the boys on the team plus all the other extras on the team. They were a huge success. Definitely adding to my favourite recipes. They gobbled them all up except one muffin which turned out great cause my mother-in-law got to try them. Rave reviews. Ive been asked to do snacks for the team again. Great recipe. Thanks

      Reply
      • Adell says

        March 1, 2018 at 11:09 pm

        This makes me so happy!!! We love these muffins too!

        Reply
    • Adell says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      Mine too! Perfect for a football team. Hope they enjoyed!

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    September 21, 2017 at 11:56 am

    These sound delicious! I would like to make a mini muffin version (for my little ones). Do you have a recommendation for how long to bake them in the mini size?

    Reply
    • Adell says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:17 pm

      I would check them at 10 Min. If you have a light in your oven, turn it and and take a peek. If they are looking done, I’d take them out and check.

      Reply
  7. Anne says

    January 1, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Can you use quick oats?

    Reply
    • Adell says

      February 1, 2018 at 10:52 am

      You probably could. I’ve never tried it so if you do, let me know how you liked it!

      Reply
  8. Tiff says

    February 9, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    This recipe calls for Flour… can i use Almond Flour for a more low carb approach?

    Reply
    • Adell says

      March 1, 2018 at 10:57 pm

      I am not sure since I have never tried it with Almond flour. I am not very familiar with almond flour. If you try it let me know 🙂

      Reply
  9. Minna says

    February 14, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Can I use honey in place of the sugar? Can’t wait to make these for my toddler!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      March 1, 2018 at 10:55 pm

      I think you could! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Elycia says

    July 11, 2018 at 8:48 am

    I made these and added 1 cup of wild blueberries. They were so yummy!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      July 31, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      YUM! My kiddos love blueberries, I’ll be trying that next time I make these for sure.

      Reply
  11. Wendy Malkovich says

    August 8, 2018 at 7:03 am

    I just made these, unfortunately I must not have left them in long enough or something, they stuck really bad to the paper muffin cups. I used coconut oil, not butter. Would that possibly be why? Your recipe said I could use either/or. I’m sure it’s operator error,I rarely bake. 🙁 I really like the flavor though!!
    Question, I kept looking to see if it showed anywhere how many calories for each muffin. Any idea? Thanks

    Reply
    • Adell says

      August 20, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      I’m so sorry they stuck. I have the best luck with parchment paper liners. You can get them on amazon or at Target. Silicone liners would probably work well too.

      Reply
      • Wendy Malkovich says

        August 21, 2018 at 6:52 am

        Thanks so much for responding. Although I feel like such a goof. I realized later in the day I had put the coconut oil in the microwave to soften then never put it in the muffins!!! Lol Thanks so much for sharing your recipes!!!

        Reply
  12. Carla says

    August 24, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    These are THE BEST healthy muffins I have tried yet!! The family simply loves them. Especially when they first come out of the oven!!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      October 15, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      I agree. Fresh from the oven is best! Glad you all enjoyed!

      Reply
  13. Melanie Kraus says

    September 2, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    I luv this recipe! Added 1 banana, 1/2c applesauce and half & half. A divine selection literally, thank you God!! God bless you in Jesus name & thank you for posting!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      October 15, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Yum! The added banana sounds amazing! Thanks!

      Reply
  14. Renae Tapply says

    October 13, 2018 at 10:27 am

    Absolutely loved this recipe- and perfect for fall, too! I substituted the flour with a gluten-free flour mix, used coconut sugar for regular granulated sugar, used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and coconut oil instead of butter to create a dairy and gluten free version and it came out delicious! Thank you so much for sharing a recipe that allows for easy substitutions! My house smells like apples and cinnamon…the most wonderful fall scent ! My husband loves them, too!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      October 15, 2018 at 9:34 am

      YUM! These muffins do smell the best. Thanks for the info on the substitutions. I will have to try your version. I love using coconut sugar in baking.

      Reply
  15. Emily says

    October 14, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    I made these for my toddler and made them into mini muffins, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack! Will be making again!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      October 15, 2018 at 9:32 am

      Im so glad to hear this! Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  16. Rachel Lusk says

    November 30, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    These turned out delicious! Thanks for the recipe! For those of you wondering, these have 155kcal per muffin if you made 12 muffins. 😊

    Reply
    • Adell says

      November 30, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for the info, glad you liked them!

      Reply
  17. Dagma says

    December 10, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    I made these today and will be making again. I like that they aren’t too sweet. I did add about 1/4 cup more apple sauce (just because it was left), a handful of dried cranberries and about 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans that I had left over from Thanksgiving. The muffins would still be good without them, but I just wanted to use this stuff up. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      December 11, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      I am so glad you liked these. Thanks for the info on the additions! Sounds so yummy! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  18. Jill says

    January 9, 2019 at 8:14 pm

    These were so good! I used quick oats because that’s all I had, and they turned out great. My 4 year old likes to bake with me, so I’m always looking for healthier options. Then she decorates them with colored sugar or sprinkles in various shapes before we bake them so she thinks they’re cupcakes. 🙂 . Thank you!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      January 18, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      thats awesome! what a great idea with sprinkles. my daughter loves sprinkles, I will have let her do that too next time we make theses!

      Reply
  19. Lauren says

    January 12, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    I made these with whole wheat flour and added a whole apple for more texture- delicious!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      January 18, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      yum! that sounds delicious. I will have to try that!

      Reply
  20. Trinh says

    January 18, 2019 at 11:38 pm

    Can I use olive oil instead of coconut oil/butter? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      January 24, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      yes you can. I haven’t tried that though. If you do, let me know how you liked them!

      Reply
  21. Karen says

    February 2, 2019 at 8:33 am

    I just made these for breakfast and thet are really good! I used sweetened applesauce because thats all I had and reduced the sugar to 1/2 c. They are tender, moist and very tasty. Thanks for sharing,

    Reply
    • Adell says

      February 25, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      Sounds delicious! Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed these!

      Reply
  22. Barb says

    March 9, 2019 at 7:52 am

    This is a fantastic recipe that can be adapted to individual tastes/needs. I used 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup almond flour. Then added frozen blueberries, walnuts, and 2tbs chia seeds to boost the nutrition. They were fantastic. My kids loved them too.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      March 21, 2019 at 11:12 pm

      so happy you love these muffins! Thanks for the info on substitutes and additions! Sounds delish, blueberries, yum! Gonna try that.
      xo,
      Adell

      Reply
  23. Katie says

    October 15, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Made these over the weekend for quick weekday breakfasts and they are delicious! I think next time I’m going to add diced apple to give it a little more texture and maybe try substituting unsweetened almond milk to make it a little healthier.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      October 22, 2019 at 10:27 am

      That sounds yummy adding the diced apples, great idea! Glad you enjoyed the muffins!

      Reply
  24. Carol says

    July 20, 2020 at 11:01 am

    Great recipe. I used mostly brown sugar then added 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice and 1/2tsp orange peel instead of all cinnamon . Best at breakfast with coffee for me. It’s a keeper.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      August 6, 2020 at 4:21 pm

      yum! I will have to try that with the pumpkin pie spice, sounds so yummy!

      Reply

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