Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Muffins

Name: Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 muffins.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 egg white; TOPPING:; 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

My grandmother passed this recipe for healthy oatmeal muffins down to me, and I'm eager to share it with my children. These down-home muffins are tender on the inside and have a crispy topping of oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. I've even added raisins and cranberries to the batter for a different taste. —Hannah Barringer, Loudon, Tennessee

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg white
TOPPING:
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the applesauce, milk, oil and egg white. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full.
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 222 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Applesauce Oat Muffins in Quick Cooking July/August 2003

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Rellierae

Mar 28, 2018

Tasty. I use the whole egg. I only use the brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping. And I use regular oatmeal because that's what I have.
Dorothy

Feb 1, 2018

We loved the Muffins! I used 2% milk in place of fat free,, substituted Motts original applesauce for unsweetened applesauce and replaced canola oil with vegetable oil. I also added apples and raisins. Mmmmm! I did not top the Muffins I did not think it was necessary
bbmd2

Dec 15, 2017

These are great! I skip the topping as I freeze them. I use full egg, add chopped apple and golden raisins. I substitute half of white flour with whole wheat and ground flax seed to make a tasty high fiber breakfast muffin. Sometimes I substitute maple syrup for brown sugar. Add a dab of almond butter when eating and they will hold you all morning!
rwippel

Oct 1, 2017

This recipe is great if you eat right away, but I'm not a big fan of the topping after it sits overnight.
Cckeefer

Aug 26, 2016

I have made these 4 times now. The only thing I've done differently from the base recipe is double the cinnamon and leave off the topping.I made one batch with a diced apple mixed in, another with a diced peach and one with blueberries. For the last batch I mashed up a banana in place of the apple sauce. They have all turned out delicious! They freeze nicely too.
cataieec

Jan 10, 2016

Perfect! Used almond milk and a flaxseed "egg" and added dried cranberries, and they tasted great! Made closer to 14 muffins, which is great because my roommates have already eaten most of them. Also left off the topping because I was pressed for time, and they still tasted delicious. Def a keeper!
Jesseastman84

Oct 21, 2015

These muffins are the best! I have never reviewed a recipe online before and I joined this site today just to rate these. The only change I made is that I used whole milk because that's what I had on hand. This recipe would be a great base to add mix ins as well. I really want to try making it with some raspberries next. Yum!
AllisonnL09

May 24, 2015

These were great! I don't like really sweet things for breakfast so I left off the topping. I also didn't have an egg so instead I used 1 tablespoon of crushed chia seeds (I used a food processor to crush them) and 3 tablespoons of water. You mix those together and let them sit for about 5 minutes and they become the consistency of an egg yolk. Worked beautifully and tasted great!!!
joonthego5

Mar 14, 2015

Great healthier recipe! Made recipe using some of suggested & my own options: upped the cinnamon, used almond milk, had a large shriveling apple that I washed, cored and processed w/peal till fine, accidentally used the 1/3 instead of 1/2 cup for the brown sugar but was plenty sweet and skipped topping. Moist with crunchy top. May add some chopped nuts and a bit of fresh grated ginger to next batch. Can have fun with healthy add-ins you like.
refuge912

Nov 22, 2014

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT recipe!!! Will definitely make again. They turned out quite moist which is unusual for "healthy" muffins, especially because I replaced the white flour with whole wheat. And they had a delicious flavour!!! I had made a few modifications (so I haven't tried the "original" recipe) as follows:- Switching white flour for whole wheat- Upping the cinnamon content (probably at least double)- Adding a bit of ginger (probably what the recipe called for for cinnamon or a bit less)- Using 1/2 the applesauce (I ran out!)- Using 1 less tablespoon of oil (I'd doubled it, so I used 1/4 cup)- Adding in 1 O% yogurt cup (for moisture to compensate for the applesauce and oil)I also did not try the topping.And it was delicious!! I would also suggest adding nutmeg, allspice, raisins, or walnuts. Yum!!