Applesauce Muffins

5 from 1 vote

These Applesauce Muffins are soft, fluffy and so addicting. Quick, easy and made with wholesome ingredients, these muffins are a satisfying and nutritious quick breakfast.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: muffins

Calories: 131kcal

Author: Danielle Lima

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour 240g
1/2 cup brown sugar 95g
1 scoop PE Science Gourmet Vanilla Protein Powder 31g
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened apple sauce 271g
1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt 112g
1/4 cup Lemoncello Cocoa Bar in a Jar 68g
2 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

For the Topping (optional)

2 Tbsp. rolled oats
2 Tbsp. cinnamon sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a small bowl, whisk together the applesauce, Greek yogurt, soft room temp lemoncello cocoa spread, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. For best results, DO NOT OVERMIX.
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. If using the topping, evenly sprinkle the oats and cinnamon sugar topping along the tops of the batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

All nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
I have only tried this recipe using PE Science Vanilla protein powder.
I used store-bought cinnamon sugar topping as a fun, sweet dusting for these muffins. Make your own with brown sugar and cinnamon or omit completely.
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