Apple Muffins

Slightly sweeter than the previous muffin recipe I posted (Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins), these muffins still only have ⅛ cup of sugar per batch. Most of the sweetening is from applesauce and fresh apple pieces. My family found them delightful. Another hit for breakfast, lunch, or snack time, and pretty easy to make.

Apple Muffins
Serves 6 reg size or 12 mini
Total time 20-25 minutes
Prep time 10 minutes

Ingredients:

3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 tbs butter
1/8 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup applesauce
1 egg
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1/2 apple peeled and chopped very small

Instructions:

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl (but large enough to add other ingredients to, later), set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter on high for about 30 seconds; add sugar, applesauce, egg, salt and apple pieces. Mix until consistent.
Pour the apple mixture over the flour mixture. Gently stir until just incorporated, do not over mix.
Fill the muffin tins about half full with batter.
For 12 mini-muffins: Bake for 8-9 minutes. For 6 standard size muffins: bake 15 minutes

Original recipe found at redtri.com with nutrition facts. Modifications made to instructions, based on my experience.