These muffins are full of wholesome oats and applesauce, plus they are low in fat and sugars.

They are topped with an oat and cinnamon crumble topping that's just sweet enough to satisfy my sweet tooth, but not so sweet that I feel like I'm eating dessert for breakfast.

I cannot say enough good things about these muffins. My kids, who snub their nose at anything that's the least bit "healthy", gobble them up and ask for more.

The whole family loves these oatmeal applesauce muffins.

 

My kids love it when I make breakfast. I used to make it all the time, but somehow over the years, I've become a bit lazy.

We have cereal most mornings because I don't want to wake up any earlier than necessary.

I've recently realized something profound - muffins can be made ahead!  I know, it's a bit obvious. But it really hadn't occurred to me before. 

Now I can still sleep late(r) and my kids can have a home-cooked breakfast too.

HEALTHY APPLESAUCE OAT MUFFINS RECIPE

Time for a little confession: I didn't even make these muffins this time, I assigned my oldest to do it. She's a great cook and these muffins were delicious.


Not only do these wholesome muffins taste good for a quick breakfast, but I sometimes put them in my kid's lunchboxes. Lunches don't get much easier than that! 

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Want more delicious muffin recipes? Try my Applesauce Donut Muffins, Poppy Seed Muffins, Blueberry Streusel Muffins or Fluffy Raspberry Muffins.

In the fall I love Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins and Zucchini Muffins.

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INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR APPLESAUCE OATMEAL MUFFINS

These easy muffins use simple ingredients. You most likely have most of them in your pantry.

The exact quantities are listed in the recipe section.

• oats*
• all purpose flour
• brown sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• salt
• unsweetened applesauce
• milk
• vegetable oil*
• egg
• vanilla
• butter
  

*I use half quick oats and half rolled oats. You can use either type of oats for this recipe. I prefer quick oats for the topping.

*You could substitute canola oil or coconut oil for the vegetable oil.
 

HOW TO MAKE APPLESAUCE OAT MUFFINS

Let's get started with these easy applesauce muffins.

To begin simply add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl and give it a quick stir.

Then add all the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.

The muffin batter will be quite thick.

 

MAKING THE OAT CRUMBLE TOPPING

 The oat crumb topping is easy to make as well. 

Begin by melting the butter in a small bowl. I do this in the microwave. Then add the oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the melted butter. Then stir to combine.

 

ASSEMBLING AND BAKING THE MUFFINS

Line a muffin pan with paper liners. I always spray the liners with cooking spray too. 

Add a generous scoop of batter to each muffin cup.

I generally fill the muffin pretty much to the top. As they bake they will rise up and create a nice rounded top to the muffin. 

Add a spoonful of oat crumble to the top of each muffin. 
 

Bake at 400 for 15-16 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

I usually let them cool right in the pan. But you can move them to a wire rack to cool if desired.

I'm totally going to make these in a min muffin tin next time. They would make the perfect healthy snack. 

 

Store muffins in an air tight container for 5-7 days.

MORE EASY BREAKFAST RECIPES

• Banana breakfast
• Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
• Peach Stuffed French Toast
• Crockpot Granola
• Homemade Granola Bars
  
  

QUICK BREAD RECIPES

• Zucchini Bread
• Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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