Applesauce Muffins [Gluten-Free + Vegan]

Moist applesauce muffins are a hands down keeper. These muffins are delicious, flavorful, healthy and very hard to resist.

If you want to double the recipe and freeze the balance they freeze fabulously and make a wonderful easy treat to enjoy at any time of the day.

We had ours with fresh squeezed orange juice this morning for breakfast. We may or may not have sampled another with coffee to ensure it was blog-worthy, it is! Cinnamon, raisins, applesauce, vanilla and oats come together magnificently. Plus muffins are so easy to eat, to take with you on the go, pack in your lunch, as a treat for your loved-ones or yourself! These are hard to keep around, enjoy!!!

Total Time: 35 Minutes | Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Bake Time: 20 Minutes | Servings: 12 Muffins
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Applesauce Muffins

• 1 Cup Oats [Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free]
• 1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar
• 3/4 Cup All Purpose Gluten Free Flour*
• 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 Cup Applesauce
• 1/2 Cup Almond Milk
• 1/4 Cup Warm Water
• 1 Tbsp Flax Meal
• 2.5 Tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1.5 Tbsp Nut or Seed Butter
• 1 Cup Raisins

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place 12 muffin liners in muffin tin.
2. Mix 1/4 cup warm water with 1 Tbsp flax meal and set aside. Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together the wet ingredients in a small bowl, including the flax meal mixture. Combine the wet to the dry, trying not to over-mix. Fold in the raisins.
3. Evenly distribute the batter between the 12 muffin liners and bake 15-20 minutes, until a knife or toothpick comes out clean. Ensure not to over-bake for a moist muffin!

Notes

• Use your favorite non-dairy milk
• Trader Joe's offers an all purpose gluten-free flour baking blend. Bob's Red Mill also makes a nice blend. I like to make my own using this recipe: http://www.sarahbakesgfree.com/2012/05/sarahs-gluten-free-flour-blend.html
• Use 4 tbsp coconut oil for a nut free version. Use 4 tbsp nut butter or seed butter for an oil-free option.
• Use raisins and cranberries, cranberries, vegan chocolate chips, goji berries, nuts, seeds or whatever your heart desires!
• 5 Weight Watcher Plus Points Per Muffin - 163 Calories Per Muffin
• Adapted from The Pioneer Woman