Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins

Put a bit of fall on the breakfast table when you make this recipe for Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins! These muffins also use maple syrup and vanilla extract to create a baked treat that your family is sure to love. Are you headed to a brunch potluck or simply want to make something delicious for breakfast with the family? You will discover these muffins are the perfect additions to any meal. As soon as the temperature starts to dip and summer is firmly in the rearview mirror, roll up your sleeves and get baking with these muffins.

From the blogger: "These applesauce pumpkin muffins are full of nutritious, organic ingredients for a perfect prep-ahead breakfast, an easy addition to lunch boxes, or a delicious fall snack! My goal in sharing these pumpkin muffins (and other easy lunch ideas) is to offer moms like me a manageable solution to the daily chore of packing meals and feeding our kids. I feel strongly about offering my boys nutritious options that fuel their growing bodies, but I also know that the food better taste good!

"Of course, these pumpkin muffins are also a great grab-and-go snack option! In less than 20 minutes I can pull a warm batch of mini muffins out of the oven and stash them in my freezer for easy breakfasts, snacks, or lunch box treats. The muffins turn out moist, tender, and full of fall flavor. In my mind, they are an ideal solution when the kids want a sweet treat, but I want them to have something more satisfying than a packaged dessert! Perhaps best of all, these pumpkin muffins can be prepared in advance and tossed into your kids’ backpacks as they run out the door. Just like my other easy lunch ideas, they are simple, realistic options for parents’ with busy schedules (isn’t that all of us)?!

"This is a low-calorie, prep-ahead snack that's healthy and delicious!"

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time8 min

Cooking Vessel SizeMini Muffin Tin