Applesauce puffs are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Start with a biscuit mix for easy preparation. They won’t last long at your house!
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Applesauce Puffs are muffins rolled in butter and cinnamon sugar. Enough said, right? They are like eating a cinnamon sugar donut. (However they are much easier to make!)
I made these one night while we had our breakfast for dinner. I wanted to try something new (as usual). The applesauce puffs are a lot like the popular French Puffs I make except these start with a biscuit mix. You also add applesauce to the mix instead of having to add a lot of oil so that is a healthier.
Of course, you may loose some of that benefit when you roll the muffin in butter and cinnamon sugar. Shh, don’t tell. 😉
When I made these, I knew they would be a hit with the family. I didn’t realize they would be wiped out in one sitting. Well, actually we had one left. Ryan was working on his MTA at a friend’s house and when he got home he devoured the last one.
Oh, well. Next time, I guess I should make a double batch.
Applesauce Puffs Are Easy To Make
As I said, it starts with a biscuit mix. You can use a homemade mix or a store bought. I used a store bought mix because I happened to have some in my pantry. Why, I’m really not sure, but I went with it.
There aren’t very many ingredients and you can certainly substitute the milk for almond milk.
Try making them. Actually, this would be a great recipe for your children to try their hand in the kitchen! These muffins were moist, flavorful and became a family favorite. You can use a regular sized muffin pan like this one or a mini muffin pan (which, by the way, this one holds 24 muffins. Brilliant!).
- 2 c biscuit mix
- 1/4 c sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 c applesauce (I used natural)
- 1/4 c milk
- 1 egg
- 2 T oil
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
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Mix biscuit mix, sugar and cinnamon
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Mix in applesauce, milk, egg and oil
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Stir well
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Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full
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Bake @375 for 15 minutes
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Remove immediately from pan and roll in melted butter
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Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and roll muffin with melted butter on it in mixture
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Let cool and serve
Did you use a regular muffin tin or mini?
I used a regular muffin tin. I was thinking about making this with a mini muffin tin sometime, just haven’t yet. It would be great for school lunches!
Would these taste good served the next day?
If you want to serve them the next day, make the muffins as normal, except don’t put on the butter and cinnamon/sugar mixture. Put it on the day you serve them. Hope that helps! 🙂
Is there a gluten free option-would almond flour work as a base?
I really don’t know gluten free options that well. I wouldn’t want to tell you the wrong thing. If you try it, let me know and I will add it to my post!
There are several gluten free biscuit mixes available. Even Walmart sells one, and its excellent!
Thank you for sharing! That is great to know!!
Can I use bisquick?
Yes you can!! 🙂
How can i make these without biscut mix? what can be substituted?
If you want to replace the biscuit mix, try 2 cups of flour, 3 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp of salt. Hope that helps!
Thank you for the recipe. I look forward to making it for my two toddlers in the morning for their breakfast. I know my 1.6 year old will love them because she’s not as picky but my 2.7 year old is extremely picky. She will only eat about 5 things. Sadly it makes it hard to enjoy cooking new things. But I still try. I look forward to using the non-biscuit mix ingredients you just listed.
I hope they enjoy them!!
Hello Kim,
I made them that next morning for my babies. I made mini muffins so instead of rolling them in the sugar/cinnamon, I brushed the butter on and then sprinkled them like you would a pinch of salt. They were delicious. So easy to make. Both girls liked them and my picky eater even ate one. Which even just one is a miracle. Thank you!!!
I’m so glad! Thanks for the update. Mini Muffins would be a great idea!
Have you tried freezing these before adding the sugar topping? I like to make breakfast items for my toddler that I can freeze and use when in a pinch! Thanks!
Yes, they will freeze great! Just be sure not to add the butter/sugar topping before freezing. Add that when you are ready to eat them. My children love these muffins!
Hi Can I use pancake mix instead of biscuit mix? I do not have any biscuit mix on hand. These look delicious!
I think you could give it a try. I don’t think there is that much difference between the two mixes to make a huge difference in the final product. I would love to hear if you try it and how it worked. 🙂
I have made these and they are very good!! My kids LOVE them!!! Thanks for the recipe!!!!
How did they turn out with pancake mix?
I personally haven’t used a pancake mix and I haven’t heard if it worked or not. I say give it a try. I think it would work fine!
I just made these muffins with pancake mix. I just did not add the 1/4 cup of sugar to the mix because pancake mix is sweeter than a biscuit mix. They turned out great! I made them in the mini muffin pan. I also used almond milk and olive oil for substitutions. I will make these again. Thanks for the recipe.
You are welcome! I am glad to hear it worked out for you. Thanks for letting my readers know!
How long in oven for mini muffins. Tia
I’m sorry for the delay in answering! Mini muffins do not take long at all. I would start to check them after 7 minutes. 🙂
Is there an egg free alternative? (egg allergies)
Well, I am not really sure. You could try not to use an egg and see how it turns out. I know I have ran out of eggs sometimes and just not put one in the recipe. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. 🙂 I also know some use Flax Seed as a substitute, though I have never tried.
Can you fry this batter? Maybe a TBS. for each puff?
I do not know. That would be interesting. I would say no, because it is more of a muffin then something that could be fried, but I don’t know. Maybe I need to try that!
Can’t wait to try these! My kids love muffins so im always lookong for new ways to make them.
They are delicious! I hope your children like them mine certainly do!
What is T for the oil. Tbsp or tsp?
It is Tablespoon–hope you enjoy them, our family does!
Can I use any type of milk? We have a dairy allergy
Yes, you can! I can’t have cow’s milk due to asthma so I use Almond Milk a lot. Works just fine! 🙂
These are a favorite at our house!! We use the mini muffin pan!
Would you happen to have the calorie count for these?
I’m so glad you like them! I don’t have the calorie count for them, however. I have been thinking about getting something on my site to display the calorie count on my recipes… I may just have to do that. Thanks for the push to look into it! 🙂
These were delicious. I made them for company. Very moist and I am a cinnamon lover. I may try adding small bits of apple next time but great as is!!! Thanks for a delicious recipe that is so quick to put together.
So glad you liked them! They are a favorite of ours!
I need to scale this for a large family. Am I reading it currently makes 9 regular size muffins? Thanks so much!!
Yes, I just made them again for my family and it was 9. Hope you enjoy them!
So I have made these a few times I use a whole wheat biscuit mix I make and I omit the sugar and add more puréed fruit such as banana peach what ever I ahve around also I use olive oil instead of canola. I love them and so does my 13 month old!
I love it when when readers comment with how they adjusted the recipe for their family’s needs. It helps others to make changes as well. Thank you so much! Also, thank you for the 5 stars! I appreciate it!
What about the carbs in the muffins. I’m type 1 and I have to count my carb intake. Mini muffins would be great just wondering how long to bake the mini muffins
Thank you for this recipe!! My son LOVES these. This will do wondees for the school week.
I’m so glad! They are great for breakfast, lunch or snack! 🙂