Mom's Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

Start your morning with the warm, comforting aroma of Mom’s Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins—an easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any time of day. These wholesome muffins combine hearty old-fashioned rolled oats, the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce, and a dash of cinnamon spice for a cozy, homemade flavor in every bite. Softened oats soaked in milk create a tender, moist texture, while optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips add a customizable twist. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are as quick as they are satisfying, offering a healthier alternative with no fuss. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or freeze a batch for busy mornings—they’re a family favorite that feels like a warm hug from mom.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, applesauce, and milk. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the oats to soften.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar, vegetable oil or melted butter, and egg to the oat mixture. Whisk everything together until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 6

If using optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter gently.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1007.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2607.8

Total Fat 147.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 241.5mg	0%
Sodium 2491.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 112.7g
Protein 58.8g	0%

Vitamin D 161.1IU	0%
Calcium 597.5mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 1698.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.0%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 42.3%