A quick post to share a super simple applesauce muffin recipe that is perfect for babies and toddlers.
Some of the most well known recipes on my blog are for muffins that are suitable for babies and baby led weaning.
I have had some feedback on these recipes that for some mums they either look a little like too much work, or they don’t have an electric beater to make them
I’m a mum with 4 kiddos (lol) a mum currently in lockdown with 4 munchkins, so don’t worry I get where you might be coming from on the “too much work front”
So I thought I would share an easier, simpler baby led weaning muffin
Muffins with applesauce
So that’s what we have here, a one bowl, no beater required applesauce muffin recipe! There is no need to make your own fruit or veggie puree for this recipe either
Jarred applesauce is a great little convenience food, if you keep your eyes out for an unsweetened one, where the ingredients are literally just apples (Like this one from Countdown Supermarkets) then it can be a great little base for loads of recipes
I am an ambassador for Countdown Supermarkets, this means they support my blog by gifting ingredients to help with recipe testing and creation.
Other recipes with applesauce
I am quite a fan of using applesauce in my recipes, it tends to keep things moist, and my kids enjoy the flavour
- Apple Oat Baby Pancakes
- Apple Pie Oat Bars – Granola Bars
- Apple Oat Energy Balls no-bake snack bites
- Apple Pie Chia Pudding
Applesauce Muffins
A super simple one bowl, no mixer applesauce muffin that is perfect for baby led weaning and toddlers
Ingredients
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1 apple (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius
- In a medium bowl whisk together the apple sauce, egg, milk, oil and cinnamon
- Stir in the flour, mix lightly with a wooden spoon until just combined
- Gently stir through the grated apple
- Portion into a mini muffin tin (I get 16 mini muffins from this recipe) I use a silicone muffin tray
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes
- Allow to cool in the tin until cool enough to handle, remove from the tin and cool on a rack
- Store in an airtight container for three days, or freeze for up to 3 months
Notes
- I use an unsweetened applesauce
- I use a mild olive oil or coconut oil
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
Please know this nutrition analysis is based on the ingredients only, this recipe has not been sent to a laboratory for independent testing
These look so good and oh my god I love that cute cubby hand! <3
everything looks better in a little baby hand!
I was looking for a cupcake recipe without chocolate and looks like I’ve just found it!
totally, these could be a healthy cupcake alternative
This was a fabulous recipe! Was easy to make and the kids loved them. I will definitely be making again!
Wow, I wish I had known about these with my babies! They look so great!
What a great muffin that the whole family will enjoy for either breakfast or a quick snack.
A recipe I’ve been on a hunt for! thank you. Just curious, if I want to make my own apple sauce, is it just steamed and pureed sweet apples? No sugar? And also do peel the apples before making the sauce? Thanks again.
Yes id you make your own just cooked apples, yes peel the apples
If I am feeding it to a baby whose 8 months old and cannot drink milk?… Do I substitute with formula?
If I use a big muffin tin, How long would be the baking time?
Thanks in advance.
I would say 20-25 minutes