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4-Ingredient Applesauce Muffins

Impossibly simple muffins that stay moist thanks to applesauce — just stir four things together and bake. Warm, cinnamon-spiced, ready in under 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
12
Calories
85
Protein
2g
4-Ingredient Applesauce Muffins
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with 12 paper cups.

  2. 2

    Whisk applesauce, egg, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until blended.

  3. 3

    Fold in flour with a few quick strokes until just combined — batter should be lumpy.

  4. 4

    Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

  5. 5

    Bake for 14–16 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool in the tin for 2 minutes, then turn out onto a rack.

Tools you’ll need

  • muffin tin
  • paper muffin cups
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • toothpick
  • wire rack

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