Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins

Easy muffins! Applesauce adds sweetness and moisture. Cinnamon adds warmness and comfort. A moist muffin that's great for breakfast or a snack. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar on top.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 334kcal

Equipment

muffin pan
muffin liners (optional)
large mixing bowl
measuring spoons
measuring cup(s)
whisk
Basting Brush

Ingredients

MUFFIN INGREDIENTS

1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
3 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, unsalted (OPTIONAL)

CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F. Spray muffin tins or paper liners with non-stick to keep muffins from sticking.
Add the cinnamon, sugar, applesauce, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and blend with a whisk. Then add Bisquick (and nuts if using) and blend well.
Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake for 10-11 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted into muffin comes out clean.
Remove muffins from oven.
Mix the cinnamon-sugar topping and sprinkle on top of muffins.

PREPARE CINNAMON-SUGAR TOPPING

Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Brush muffin tops with melted butter. Sprinkle muffin tops with cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

Store cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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