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Baby Applesauce Muffins Recipe

Baby Applesauce Muffins Recipe
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Delight your little ones with these soft, flavorful Baby Applesauce Muffins made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, grated apple, and warm spices. Perfectly sized as mini muffins, they are ideal for baby-led weaning or toddler snacks, featuring no added sugar and gentle flavors made from scratch.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil of choice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional – see notes)

Add-ins

  • ½ medium apple, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a mini muffin tin by spraying with oil, greasing with butter, or lining with paper liners. A silicone muffin pan is recommended for easy release.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional salt to the wet mixture. Whisk gently just until the streaks of flour disappear to avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in Grated Apple: Gently fold the grated apple into the batter to incorporate without breaking down the texture.
  5. Scoop Batter: Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin.
  6. Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep muffins moist.
  7. Cool and Remove: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing them. This will help them hold together and prevent breaking.

Notes

  • Salt: Omit salt if making muffins for babies under 1 year old.
  • Flour Substitution: Substitute up to half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added fiber. For gluten-free options, use your preferred cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend.
  • Grated Apple: Optional but adds extra apple flavor and a pleasant texture without being overly noticeable.
  • Pan Choice: Silicone muffin pans make it easier to remove muffins without breakage and are especially useful for frequent baking.
  • Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage. Thaw before serving.

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