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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are so moist. And adding in the applesauce is an addition I normally use in my muffins.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

I get so excited finding my favorite recipes in a healthy style, don’t you?

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the best.

Replacing sugar with applesauce is the change I made to my otherwise “old” recipe.

These are so easy to make and I just love the way the house smells of cinnamon as they bake. Don’t you?

The original recipe makes 12 muffins. you can easily double it to make more..

The fact that my health conscious members will eat these and love them adds a feeling of validation to my attempts to turn my eating habits around. Baby steps, baby steps!

You can make your own applesauce instead of jar. As I get older I find the less I need to do for a recipe the more often I tend to bake.

Don’t want to use butter? Substitute vegetable oil instead.

It is easy to split the flour to half all purpose and half wheat.

If you really want to add a crunch to the muffins I have included the instructions to make a cinnamon sugar topping. You just roll the warm muffins in it!

Enjoy.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1/2 c Sugar or sweetener
  • 2 Large room temperature eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 c unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 3/4 cups Flour, all purpose (or wheat use 1/2 and 1/2 of each)
  • 1 tbs baking soda
  • 1/2 tbs cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Optional Topping:

  • 1/4 c butter, melted
  • 1/3 c brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

These are the INSTRUCTIONS to follow

  • Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add eggs one at a time and beat until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and applesause and mix.
  • Slowly mix in dry ingredients.
  • Place in greased or liner filled muffins tins and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Optional Topping:

  • While the muffins are warm dip in melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are so moist. And adding in the applesauce is an addition I normally use in my muffins.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

I get so excited finding my favorite recipes in a healthy style, don’t you? 
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, fall, healthy
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Adjust Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1/2 c Sugar or sweetener
  • 2 Large room temperature eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 c unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 3/4 cups Flour, all purpose (or wheat use 1/2 and 1/2 of each)
  • 1 tbs baking soda
  • 1/2 tbs cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Optional Topping:

  • 1/4 c butter, melted
  • 1/3 c brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add eggs one at a time and beat until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and applesause and mix.
  • Slowly mix in dry ingredients.
  • Place in greased or liner filled muffins tins and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Optional Topping:

  • While the muffins are warm dip in melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Serve.

Notes

You have the option to use 100% All purpose flour or use half flour and half wheat flour.
You have the option to substitute vegetable oil for the butter to make the muffins Dairy Free.
The topping is an option also. I didn’t use that to keep the calories down.
 
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Adapted from madetobeamama

Nutrition

Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 233kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (40%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 58mg (19%) | Sodium: 233mg (10%) | Potassium: 146mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 57mg (6%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    • blankMarilyn says

      I frequently make big batches of pancakes, french toast and cookies. I never even thought about the muffins! They shall not be forgotten again. Thanks Helen and enjoy!

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  7. blankJoanne says

    These sounds so good; you can never go wrong with that apple/ cinnamon combination! Thanks for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.

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  8. blankRobin says

    I’ve been on an apple and cinnamon kick lately, so this is really causing me to drool! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at the Creative Muster. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be sharing next week. Pinned!
    Robin 😊

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you Robin. All the food surfing I do definitely puts me on flavor binges. Then I am off and finding everything I can. It can be dangerous to my health. LOL. I look forward to sharing more mouth watering recipes at your party!

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  12. blankJodie Fitz says

    These look absolutely delish! It’s so nice to see food that is both delicious and healthy.
    Thanks for joining us at last week’s Reader Tip Tuesday! This week’s party is up and live all week long. We hope to see you there…

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  13. blankCharlotte Moore says

    This is really different with the 2 layers. Does it show 2 layers after it is cooked or all blend together? I LOVE apples and cinnamon muffins.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Mine blend together but your may not so much. It is more like a marble cake than stacked. I love making these but never remember to make them when apples are no longer in season. Thanks for asking. Enjoy a lovely week!

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  17. blankJann Olson says

    These are so perfect for fall! I have made recipes with applesauce instead of oil and it really does add wonderful moistness. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    • blankMarilyn says

      I have so many recipes for apples that I love. Thank goodness for bake sales and fundraisers so I can make them all. And we sure do love licking the beaters around here! Enjoy.

      Reply

  19. blankMiz Helen says

    Your Apple Cinnamon Muffins will be fantastic for a nice fall treat! Thanks so much for sharing with us on Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen

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    • blankMarilyn says

      They always do. And when the fam kows they are baking the traffic thru my kitchen picks up! They love they can grab and go since I don’t use cupcake wrappers. I make it too easy. LOL. Enjoy your week!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thanks Pat! This is a great time of year for apples. The orchard across the street is just FULL of them. The only thing is I don;t have enough time to make the recipes and blog them! LOL. Enjoy your week.

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