Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins
Soft, hearty muffins with warm cinnamon flavor - great for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in any optional add-ins if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups (they should be about 3/4 full).
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Applesauce Pancakes
Light, fluffy, and subtly sweet. Great for breakfast for brunch!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, sit for 5 min)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
- Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, applesauce, egg, butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Don't overmix.
- Cook on a greased griddle over medium heat, flipping once bubbles form.
3. Applesauce Banana Bread
Moist, low-fat twist on a classic quick bread.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a loaf pan.
- Combine bananas, applesauce, sugar, oil, and eggs.
- Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour into pan and bake 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Applesauce Chicken Marinade
A sweet and savory marinade perfect for grilling or baking.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour over 4 boneless chicken breasts and marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Grill or bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
5. Applesauce Snack Cake
An easy one-bowl cake that's moist and cozy with cinnamon flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or cream cheese frosting
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8x8-inch pan.
- Mix all ingredients in one bowl until smooth.
- Pour into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and dust with powdered sugar or frost.
