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No Sugar Apple Sauce Muffins

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These no sugar apple sauce muffins are a healthy, moist, and fluffy treat sweetened naturally with applesauce and warm spices, perfect for a guilt-free snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour for a lighter texture)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened applesauce (natural, no sugar added)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • Optional add-ins:
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup raisins or chopped dates
  • ½ cup shredded carrots or zucchini

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin cups.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to combine evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Add any optional nuts, raisins, or shredded veggies and fold in carefully.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to avoid dense muffins. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for better blending. Start checking muffins at 18 minutes to prevent drying out. Use silicone or parchment liners to prevent sticking. Muffins taste better after a day and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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