Baking With Miss Stacey Mini Applesauce Muffins

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce can reduce fat content.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can serve as a binding agent.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.

In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

In another bowl, mix sugar, brown sugar, eggs, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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