Mini Applesauce Muffins
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Soft, spiced, and naturally sweet, these Mini Applesauce Muffins are the perfect bite-sized snack for kids and toddlers. Made in one bowl with wholesome ingredients, they’re light, fluffy, and full of cozy cinnamon flavor. Ideal for lunchboxes, after-school treats, or weekend baking with the family.
Kid-Approved.
Soft, moist muffins sweetened with applesauce instead of refined sugar. Gentle on little tummies, easy for toddlers to hold, and loved by kids (and mums) alike. A cozy family bake that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Sam x
Quick & Easy – one bowl, no mixer, no fuss
Naturally Sweet – applesauce adds moisture and gentle sweetness
Perfect for Lunchboxes – mini size for toddlers, snacks, or on-the-go
Watch how to make mini applesauce muffins
Ingredients you’ll need
- Unsalted butter – adds buttery flavor and moisture to every bite
- All-purpose flour – gives the muffins a soft, tender crumb
- Superfine sugar – sweetens the muffins without being heavy
- Baking powder & baking soda – make them rise beautifully
- Salt – enhances all the cozy flavors
- Applesauce – the key ingredient for natural sweetness and a moist texture (use unsweetened or sweetened)
- Extra virgin olive oil – adds extra moisture and softness (or use any neutral oil)
- Egg – binds the batter and gives the muffins structure
- Vanilla extract – adds warmth and depth of flavor
How to make easy mini applesauce muffins
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Step 2: Pour in the melted butter, applesauce, oil, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until just combined.
Step 3: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 9–12 minutes. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Mini Applesauce Muffins
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare pan: Preheat oven to 340ºF (170ºC). Grease or line a 24-hole mini muffin tin and set aside.
- Melt butter: Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly while preparing the dry ingredients.
- Mix dry: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the melted butter, applesauce, oil, beaten egg and vanilla. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined, do not over-mix.
- Fill cups: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!