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Cinnamon muffins served with fruits.
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Cinnamon Muffins

These cinnamon muffins are a cross between mini muffins and donut holes. They are a mini muffin shape with a soft and fluffy donut texture coated in cinnamon goodness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 mini muffins
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp mild tasting oil ex: avocado oil, coconut oil, etc.
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Add the unsweetenend applesauce, milk, egg, oil, and maple syrup to a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • To the same bowl, add in the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon and mix until smooth. Do not overmix.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of batter into the cups of a mini silicone muffin pan. If you are not using a silicone muffin pan, spray the mini muffin pan well before pouring in the batter.
  • Bake the mini donut muffins for 15 minutes and let them cool completely before removing them from the pan.
  • For an optional cinnamon coating, mix together the sugar and cinnamon until combined. Lightly brush the muffins with melted butter and dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat, shaking off any excess mixture.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 24 mini muffins. You may make regular-sized muffins by adding a few more minutes to the total bake time.
  • I like to use a silicone muffin pan to bake these muffins as they pop out easily without any sticking. If using a regular mini muffin pan, be sure to coat with a cooking spray beforehand. 

Nutrition

Calories: 59.88kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.64g | Protein: 0.91g | Fat: 3.02g | Saturated Fat: 2.17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.45g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9.73mg | Sodium: 39.81mg | Potassium: 23.66mg | Fiber: 0.29g | Sugar: 3.16g | Vitamin A: 46.51IU | Vitamin C: 0.06mg | Calcium: 30.47mg | Iron: 0.34mg