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Baby Applesauce Muffins Recipe

Baby Applesauce Muffins Recipe
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These Baby Applesauce Muffins are a nutritious, flavorful, and easy-to-make treat perfect for babies and toddlers. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, grated apple, and gentle warming spices, these mini muffins are moist, naturally sweetened, and ideal for baby-led weaning or as a healthy snack option.

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)

Additional

  • ½ medium apple, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat oven to 375°F. Spray a mini muffin tin with oil, grease with butter, or line with paper liners. Using a silicone muffin pan is recommended for easy muffin release.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the bowl. Whisk gently just until streaks of flour disappear, avoiding overmixing.
  4. Fold in Apple: Gently fold the grated apple into the batter, ensuring an even distribution without breaking down the texture.
  5. Portion Batter: Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to evenly portion the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan cups.
  6. Bake: Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack or plate.

Notes

  • Salt can be omitted if preparing for babies under 1 year old.
  • Up to half of the all-purpose flour can be substituted with whole wheat flour. For gluten-free options, use a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend.
  • The grated apple adds extra texture and apple flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
  • A silicone muffin pan is highly recommended for easy muffin release and cleanup.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container and refrigerate if not eaten within a day or two. They can be frozen for longer storage.
  • This recipe is perfect for baby-led weaning and introduces baby-friendly flavors and textures.

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Keywords: baby muffins, applesauce muffins, baby led weaning, toddler snacks, healthy muffins, no refined sugar muffins, mini muffins

Find it online: https://messykitchenmagic.com/baby-applesauce-muffins-recipe/