Muffins make a filling, frugal and healthy breakfast or snack. I’ve been keeping a stock of freezer-friendly muffins for Joshua to grab on workday mornings or for us to enjoy with a bowl of homemade yogurt.
These muffins are some of our family’s favorite—and they taste almost as good frozen and thawed as they do fresh.
The recipe makes two dozen but I usually do one dozen regular-sized (in muffin tins) and two dozen mini-muffins.
Whole Wheat Applesauce Muffins Recipe
(Makes two dozen)
Ingredients:
3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar or other sweetener (more if you want a sweet muffin!)
1 heaping Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 cup applesauce
cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on top, optional
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease two muffin tins (or line with cupcake holders!)
- Combine dry ingredients
- In separate bowl combine wet ingredients, then add to dry and mix well
- Spoon into muffin tins.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired.
- Bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve warm with milk, fruit or homemade yogurt.
I like muffins. This looks like it would have just the right amount of sweetness
I’m gluten free for health reasons, so I’d have to make mine differently…BUT these do look tasty good 
Have a great weekend. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 
Thanks Heather! Glad you agree on the sugar. So often even breakfast baked goods are way too sweet!
Yumm! You’re making me hungry.
We love muffins too.
That way you can also have a variety of kinds all at once. 
Have you ever tried freezing the muffing batter in muffin tins? Once they are frozen, pop them out of the tins and store in a zip-lock bag until you want to cook them. Sarah does this a lot. That way if you are pressed for time, you don’t have to make fresh muffins, just pull them out of the freezer and cook.
What a great idea! Especially for muffins that aren’t as good re-heated.
Hi Anna, I just found your blog and am loving looking through it! I’ve added these to my recipes board on pinterest. =)
Awww! Thanks Elissa! We sure miss you all!