Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins

Cinnamon applesauce muffins are a great sweet treat for your kiddos. They are moist and not overly sweet. The chia seeds are not necessary but are a great source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, essential minerals, and antioxidants. Your kiddos won’t even know they are there!

Ingredients for Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins:

1 1/2 Cup rolled oats
1 1/2 Cup all purpose flour
3/4 Cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
cinnamon to taste
1 TBSP chia seeds
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 Cup unsweetened applesause
3/4 Cup milk
1/4 Cup melted butter
splash of vanilla extract
1 egg

Instructions for Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

In a large mixing bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.
In a separated bowl combine all wet ingredients.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine well so there are no chunks.
Place muffin liners in your muffin tin and spoon in mixture, about 1/4 cup per liner.
Place in oven and bake for 16-20 minutes. Do not over bake, they will become dry

This recipe yields approximately 16 muffins.

Ditching the Processed Muffins

I hope this recipe finds you well. In ditching processed foods, you must come up with alternatives in order for your kiddos to not buck the system. Check out our other blog post to see ways that you can transition your babies to a healthier diet.

These muffins can be frozen and pulled out for school lunches or snacks. They defrost quickly and are delicious hot or cold.