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Pumpkin Muffins with Applesauce

Soft and moist pumpkin muffins made with applesauce for a lighter, healthier twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup applesauce
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare muffin tin.
  2. Mix wet ingredients until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients separately.
  4. Mix dry into wet until just combined.
  5. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes.
  7. Cool before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix batter for best texture.