Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ((melted and slightly cooled; or neutral oil like canola))
  • 1/2 cup milk ((dairy or unsweetened nondairy))
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg ((lightly beaten))
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Cinnamon and sugar for sprinkling ((optional))

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 24 cup mini muffin tin.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the applesauce, butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and egg.
  • Add the flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and gently fold together.
  • Fill prepared muffin tin to the edge of each cup using about 2 tablespoons of batter.
  • Sprinkle each muffin with cinnamon and granulated sugar.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a cake tester comes out cleanly.
  • Remove from oven, run a paring knife around the edges, if needed to loosen, and transfer to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.