Gluten-Free Applesauce Muffins -

Gluten-Free Applesauce Muffins

Healthy low-sugar and low-fat applesauce muffins. Gluten-free recipe sweetened with just the fruit.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: applesauce muffins, gluten-free applesauce muffins, healthy applesauce muffins, low fat applesauce muffins, yeast free applesauce muffins

Servings: Muffins

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Mary Krick

1 Lg Egg or egg replacer
2 Tbsp Oil I use a light olive oil
1 1/2 cup Unsweetened applesauce
1 cup Gluten-free baking flour blend ~ I used King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure-For-Measure
3/4 cup Oat flour
3/4 tsp. Baking soda
2 tsp. Baking powder ~ corn-free if needed
3/4 tsp Xanthan gum or guar gum
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup Raisins ~ optional, omit for children under 2 years

Preheat oven to 375.
In a medium-size bowl add the egg, oil and apple sauce.
Mix well using a wire whisk.
Measure flours.
Add baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt to the applesauce mixture.
Mix with a spoon. The mixture will probably seem thick.
If adding raisins stir them in at this time.
Spray muffin tin with a non-stick spray or use silicone liners, and fill about 3/4 full. This recipe will make 11-12 muffins depending on the size of the pan. Mine makes 11 exactly. The batter will get kind of airy before you finish, but don’t worry it is fine.
Bake for 20-25 min. They will be a nice golden brown and spring back when lightly touched. Mine cook exactly 20 min. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 min. Gently go around the edges with a knife to loosen, and cool on a wire rack.
Eat one right away! They are so yummy and satisfying. Then save one (or two) for the next day and freeze the rest for a quick snack sometime. Defrost for 1 min in the microwave and it’s just like a freshly baked muffin.

* Note—I make these completely fat-free. I leave out the oil and add 2 cups applesauce instead of 1 +1/2 cups.