Ingredients for Cocoa Applesauce Muffins
- Butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Vegetable Oil
- Chunky Applesauce
- 1 large egg
- All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Cocoa Applesauce Muffins? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
How to Make Cocoa Applesauce Muffins
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease only the bottoms of 12 muffin cups.
- In a medium bowl, prepare the crunchy topping by combining 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup vegetable oil until smooth.
- Add 1 cup applesauce and 1 large egg to the cocoa mixture; blend well.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients (cocoa mixture) to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional).
- Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle a heaping teaspoon of the crunchy topping over each muffin.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
69g
Fat
12g
Carbs
11g
