Applesauce puffs are perfect for breakfast or brunch. This muffins start with a biscuit mix for easy preparation. In fact, these soft and flavorful muffins are a lot like a cinnamon sugar donut. They won't last long at your house!
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!)
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. But who is counting?
When I made these, I knew the family would love them. We like muffins in our house like these Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins and Chocolate Muffins.
Ingredients
- biscuit mix - this can be a Bisquick mix or a store brand
- cinnamon
- sugar
- applesauce - sweetened or unsweetened works
- milk
- egg
- oil
Biscuit mix
As I said, it starts with a biscuit mix. You can use a homemade mix or a store bought mix. I used a store bought mix because I happened to have some in my pantry. Here is a recipe for homemade biscuit mix.
What type of applesauce to use
These soft cinnamon sugar muffins have applesauce in them and that certainly helps with how soft they are! The muffins are moist and flavorful.
The applesauce can be unsweetened to help cut down on the amount of sugar in these muffins. Yes, they are coated with a cinnamon/sugar mixture but using unsweetened applesauce does help.
A cinnamon applesauce does help add a little extra flavor so that can be used as well. The cinnamon in the batter can be omitted if a cinnamon applesauce is used.
Bake
Bake these kid friendly muffins in a 375 degree oven for about 10-12 minutes. The muffins will start to turn a golden brown and will be firm to the touch when they are done.
Cinnamon and sugar mixture
After the muffins are down cooking, let them sit in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes. Then remove from pan (carefully) and dip the top of the muffins in the melted butter and then the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Storage
These muffins are best when served and eaten the same day or within 24-36 hours. If you want to make these muffins ahead of time, make the muffin, then wait to roll the muffin in the cinnamon sugar mixture until ready to serve.
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!).
📖 Recipe
Applesauce Puffs
Print PinIngredients
- 2 c biscuit mix
- ¼ c sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ c applesauce (I used natural)
- ¼ c milk
- 1 egg
- 2 T oil
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix biscuit mix, sugar and cinnamon.
- Stir in applesauce, milk, egg and oil.
- Stir well.
- Fill greased muffin pans ⅔ full.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in pan and roll in melted butter.
- Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and roll muffin with melted butter on it in mixture.
- Serve.
Brittany | Coffee and Sarcasm says
Can't wait to try these! My kids love muffins so im always lookong for new ways to make them.
Kim says
They are delicious! I hope your children like them mine certainly do!
Ida Tendam says
Can you fry this batter? Maybe a TBS. for each puff?
Kim says
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!
Karen says
Is there an egg free alternative? (egg allergies)
Kim says
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.
Shannon says
Hi Can I use pancake mix instead of biscuit mix? I do not have any biscuit mix on hand. These look delicious!
Kim says
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. :-)
Nicole says
I have made these and they are very good!! My kids LOVE them!!! Thanks for the recipe!!!!
Crystal says
How did they turn out with pancake mix?
Kim says
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!
stacy says
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.
Kim says
You are welcome! I am glad to hear it worked out for you. Thanks for letting my readers know!
Lisa says
How long in oven for mini muffins. Tia
Kim says
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. :-)
Julie says
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!
Kim says
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!
Tonya says
How can i make these without biscut mix? what can be substituted?
Kim says
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!
Lisah says
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.
Kim says
I hope they enjoy them!!
Lisah says
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!!!
Kim says
I'm so glad! Thanks for the update. Mini Muffins would be a great idea!
Erica says
Can I use bisquick?
Sarah says
Yes you can!! :-)
Melissa says
Is there a gluten free option-would almond flour work as a base?
Sarah says
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!
Mema says
Use a gf biscuit mix
Kori says
There are several gluten free biscuit mixes available. Even Walmart sells one, and its excellent!
Kim says
Thank you for sharing! That is great to know!!
Liz says
Would these taste good served the next day?
Sarah says
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! :-)
Ashley says
Did you use a regular muffin tin or mini?
Sarah says
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!
Tamny says
I just did for my grand daughter.worked great.made 24 muffins
Kim says
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!