Get the recipe:Applesauce Muffins: Plus More Kid Muffins
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These wholesome kid-friendly Applesauce Mini Muffins are filled with whole wheat, applesauce and heart-healthy olive oil. Plus, find 14 other healthy muffin recipes for your little ones in this post!
Preheat oven to 375° F. Line or spray a mini muffin pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, apple cider vinegar and vanilla extract until well combined.
In the same large bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups until 2/3 the way full. I use a cookie scoop which works great for mini muffins.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until just golden brown.
Let cool.
You can serve as is, or coat in the cinnamon-sugar topping.
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
In a small bowl, melt the butter. In another small bowl, mix together the sugar and the cinnamon.
Take a cooled muffin and dip it into the butter and then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated. Repeat with all of the muffins.
Notes
Age: 1 year and upStorage: You can store these muffins in a loosely covered container on the counter for up to 4 days. These muffins freeze beautifully! To freeze, place the muffins in an air-tight container, zip-lock baggie or stasher bag and then place in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, simply leave the muffins on the counter overnight.Notes on Flour: you can use white whole wheat, all-purpose, a gluten-free one for one blend, or half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour for this recipe.