Strawberry Applesauce Muffins
Moist and golden Strawberry Applesauce Muffins made with fresh strawberries and applesauce. Soft, simple, and naturally sweet for any time of day.
Servings 12 regular muffins
Calories 234kcal
Ingredients
- 113 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened or sweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, or any neutral flavored oil
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare pan: Preheat oven to 340ºF (170ºC). Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper cups and set aside.
- Melt butter: Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly while preparing the batter.
- Mix dry: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the melted butter, applesauce, beaten egg and vanilla. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined, do not over-mix.
- Add strawberries: Gently stir through the diced strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Fill cups: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Tip: Use a small cookie scoop for even portions.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until lightly golden and 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!
Notes
Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Freeze: Wrap each muffin in cling wrap, then place in a freezer bag or container. Freeze up to 3 months.
Thaw: Overnight in the fridge, or gently warm in microwave/oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg