Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C/Gas Mark 5). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon (optional).
  6. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the muffins (optional).
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.