Applesauce Multigrain Muffins Recipe

Enjoy these incredibly easy and delicious vegan applesauce multigrain muffins! Adapted from a favorite hot cereal recipe, this wholesome treat is made with simple ingredients you likely already have. Perfectly moist and bursting with cinnamon-spiced flavor, these muffins are a healthy and satisfying breakfast or snack option for the whole family. Get ready for a taste of comfort and convenience!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 172.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applesauce Multigrain Muffins

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup butter or oil, 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
  • 3 tablespoons water

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How to Make Applesauce Multigrain Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.
  2. **Prepare topping (optional):** Combine ½ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon melted vegan butter. Mix well.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups rolled oats, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well.
  4. Add ⅓ cup melted vegan butter (or oil) to the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup plant-based milk, ¼ cup vegetable oil, and 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water).
  7. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
  9. Sprinkle each muffin with the optional topping.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

8g

Carbs

8g