Moist Banana Applesauce Muffins

Are you craving a simple and easy breakfast idea that is both wholesome and satisfying? Then you need to try these moist banana applesauce muffins with chocolate chips.

These delicious muffins are a great way to jumpstart your morning and go perfectly with a cup of coffee. They offer the perfect blend of sweetness and nutrition all in one bite-size delight.

With the comforting taste of ripe bananas and the tanginess of unsweetened applesauce. Not to mention the indulgent burst of chocolate chips, making them a delicious treat to start the day off with or enjoy as an afternoon snack.

Why You'll Love These Muffins

You are sure to love these banana apple muffins for several reasons. They offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With the natural sweetness of bananas, the tanginess of applesauce, and the richness of chocolate chips.

Creating a harmonious blend of tastes that is sure to satisfy those cravings.

Did I mention how incredibly moist these muffins are? Thanks to the combination of the overripe bananas and the applesauce, which creates tender and soft muffins.

They are an absolute pleasure to enjoy as a grab and go breakfast or as a delicious afternoon treat.

Bananas also add several nutritional benefits to these delightful muffins. Such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and are energy boosters.

These muffins are a convenient and versatile option for breakfast or anytime you may need a sweet treat. They are easy to make, which means you can whip up a batch in no time.

Applesauce banana muffins are great for meal prepping so you have an easy breakfast idea on hand.

Ingredients Needed

How about we get down to the ingredients that are needed to make these flavorful apple banana muffins? We will talk about what those ingredients do for this muffin recipe as well as any substitutions that can be made.

• All Purpose Flour provides the structure to the muffins and helps them to rise. Whole wheat flour is a healthier option you can consider as a replacement for all-purpose flour.
• Baking Soda reacts with the acidity in the bananas and applesauce which leaves the muffins moist and helps them rise.
• Baking Powder is an additional leavening agent that will help the muffins to rise and become light and fluffy.
• Salt enhances the flavor and helps to balance the sweetness of the ingredients.
• Brown Sugar adds sweetness and moisture to the muffins. White sugar, honey, or maple syrup would be a great substation.
• Cinnamon adds a bit of warmth and depth of flavor which complements the sweetness of the bananas and chocolate chips nicely.
• Banana, once it is overripe, provides the best results when baking any type of banana breads or muffins.
• Unsweetened Applesauce provides moisture to the muffins while also adding natural sweetness. Equal amounts of either yogurt, plain Greek Yogurt, sour cream, coconut oil, olive oil, or vegetable oil can be substituted for the unsweetened applesauce.
• The Egg helps to bind all the ingredients together while also adding to the structure of the muffins. Flax egg would be a great substitute for the egg.
• Mini Chocolate Chips bring in a little bit of sweetness and that rich chocolate flavor throughout the muffins. I used mini chocolate chips but you can use regular size or leave them out.

How To Make

It's time to whip up a batch of these delightful muffins. First, we need to start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. This will help ensure these healthy banana applesauce muffins are baked correctly.

Next, you will want to prepare the muffin pan with either paper liners or by spraying with nonstick cooking spray; set this aside.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this bowl aside. In a large bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer, add the overripe bananas.

Using a fork, mash the bananas until mushy, mashed bananas will mix in with all the other ingredients better. Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, applesauce, and egg. Mix these ingredients until combined.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until all are mixed together. Fold the mini chocolate chips in using a rubber spatula.

Use a large cookie scoop to scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, you want to fill them about ⅔ of the way full. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.

Or until a toothpick that is interested in the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Keep in mind all ovens bake differently, mine took the full 20 minutes.

Place the muffin tin on a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool down, then enjoy. Place the applesauce banana muffins in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature or store them in the fridge.

Variations

Here are a few variations that can be made to these delightful muffins. to enhance the overall flavor, you can mix in some homemade bourbon vanilla extract into the muffin batter.

Of course, adding some chopped nuts into the batter is another way to bring more flavor to these apple banana muffins. Dried fruit such as dried apples or even cranberries would take these muffins up a notch.

To customize the flavor of these muffins more to your liking try adding in different spices such as nutmeg or ginger.

Questions Answered

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