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Heavenly Applesauce Muffins with Chia Seeds for Blissful Mornings

Delight in these Applesauce Muffins with Chia Seeds, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Whole wheat can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup applesauce The star ingredient
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on preference
  • 1 large egg Or a flax egg for vegan
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil Olive or coconut oil can be used
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor

Equipment

  • oven
  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and chia seeds. Whisk together.
  3. In another bowl, mix applesauce, sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, folding gently until just mixed. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fill muffin tin two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins are freezer-friendly and can be stored for later enjoyment.

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