APPLESAUCE MUFFINS WITH CINNAMON CHIPS
Applesauce Muffins with Cinnamon Chips are moist and flavorful with just the right amount of sweetness!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 411kcal
Equipment
- hand mixer optional
- stand mixer optional (with the paddle attachment)
- kitchen scale optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup - 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) butter softened (I use salted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar I used coconut palm sugar, but granulated sugar works perfectly well
- 1 cup applesauce your favorite variety
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 medium sweet/tart apple peeled and diced small (I used Pink Lady, but feel free to use your favorite variety)
- 2 cups chopped pecans optional
- 2 cups cinnamon chips
Instructions
- -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C)
- -In a large bowl using a hand mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- -In a small bowl, whisk together the applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- -Add the applesauce/egg mixture to the butter/sugar mixture.
- -In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- -Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- -On low speed, gradually mix in the diced apple, pecanS, and cinnamon chips. *Note - The batter will be heavy and thick.
- -Fill 24 prepared muffin tins, that have been sprayed with baking spray, to ¾ full.
- -Bake muffins in a preheated oven for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of one of the muffins comes out dry.
- -Cool on a wire rack and remove the muffins from the pans after approximately 10 minutes to cool completely.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
May be frozen. Store in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag. Label and date. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
