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Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

December 15, 2014 by Mariel Goodson 4 Comments

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Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel As the countdown to my due date continues, I’ve been doing my best to savor every last minute with my 2½-year-old. In between final work deadlines, I’ve been taking him to paint pottery ornaments, scheduling special breakfasts with Santa Claus and planning festive outings with his best friend to see the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City. I’m praying the baby holds off until after Christmas to make his arrival, but because I have zero control, I really want to attend every activity I can since my son is practically overflowing with holiday spirit. He races downstairs every the morning to do the Advent Calendar. He decorated the tree with an incredible amount of enthusiasm and patience (particularly for a toddler) and he loves listening to old-timey Christmas music.

For me, one of the hallmarks of the holiday season is baking. My mom spent most of December in the kitchen, concocting elaborate gingerbread houses and sheet after sheet of sugar cookies we sloppily decorated with white icing and sprinkles. Since my son is so enthused this year – and an avid “helper” – I decided to try and enlist his aid in the kitchen. I had no idea what to expect – other than a crazy-sticky mess – but I was happily surprised to find that he listened to directions and eagerly stirred the hell out of a bowl of flour. His main task was stirring the dry ingredients…

Our first joint endeavor was a stash of these Gingersnap Cookies (they’re the best you’ll ever have), but emboldened by our maiden voyage, I tried my luck again with these Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins. These are like mini coffee cakes only healthier and conveniently portion-controlled, which is essential when you and a two-year-old end up eating most of what you make.

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Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
Makes 12

Ingredients for Muffins:
1½ cups old fashioned rolled oats – stock
1¼ cups whole wheat flour – stock
½-cup packed light brown sugar – stock
1 teaspoon baking powder – stock
¾-teaspoon baking soda – stock
¾-teaspoon ground cinnamon – stock
½-teaspoon salt – stock
2 Tablespoons Whole Flaxseed – $4.29
1 large egg – stock
1 cup unsweetened applesauce – $2.19
½-cup milk (I use 1% or 2%) – stock
3 Tablespoons canola oil – stock

Streusel Topping:
¼-cup old fashioned rolled oats – stock
1 Tablespoon light brown sugar – stock
Pinch of ground cinnamon – stock
1 Tablespoon butter, melted – stock
Grand total assuming well-stocked kitchen: $6.18
Cost per muffin: $0.51

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a 12-Cup Regular Muffin Pan with paper baking cups.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the first 8 ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the applesauce, milk and oil.

3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and combine with a wooden spoon until just moistened.

4. Fill the paper muffin cups about ¾ the way full with batter.

5. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Sprinkle the topping over the batter and bake at 400 degrees for 16-18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.

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Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Holidays, Recipe Index, Recipes Under $10, Sweets & Treats, Vegetarian Tagged With: Baking, breakfast, brunch, Christmas, epicurious, food, Holidays, kid-friendly, recipes, Recipes Under $10

About Mariel Goodson

The daughter in this mother-daughter duo, Mariel is the co-founder of Brass Hill Design and a former magazine writer who has contributed to Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Gardens, SELF, Redbook and Good Housekeeping, among many others.

Comments

  1. Pam says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    I love that topping! The muffins look delicious.

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  2. Jen @ SavedbytheKale says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    I love the ingredient list! These would make a great breakfast for me and my 3 year old! Pinning!

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  3. Jean says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    I love streusel topping on just about anything! These look good and easy to make too which is a plus. Pinning for future reference – thanks!

    Reply
  4. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

    December 16, 2014 at 12:44 am

    These sound like my kind of muffin. Yum!

    Reply

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