Applesauce Multigrain Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Multigrain Muffins

• Multi Grain Hot Cereal
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Butter
• Unbleached Flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• Nonfat Milk
• Sunflower Oil
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water (flax egg)

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!