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Banana applesauce muffins topped with oats.
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5 from 15 votes

Banana Applesauce Muffins

These low sugar banana applesauce muffins have the perfect flavor and texture! They'll be a hit with both kids and adults for a quick breakfast or snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Servings: 11 muffins
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 3 medium bananas (speckled or brown)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • cups all purpose flour or gluten free 1:1 baking flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Rolled oats for garnish, if desired.

Instructions

  • Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 C). In a large bowl, begin by mashing the peeled bananas with a fork. Some small chunks can remain, but try to mash it enough for an even texture. Stir in melted butter, olive oil, applesauce, spices, sugar, and vanilla until fully combined. Then mix in one egg.
  • On top of the wet ingredients, add flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Then gently stir that into the wet ingredients. A dough mixer can make this very easy!
  • Fill a muffin tin with liners and spoon the muffin mixture into each, filling about ¾ full. This should create 11-12 muffins. Sprinkle a small pinch of oats on top, if desired.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, till just light brown on top and set. The muffins may appear a little underdone, but will continue cooking after you remove them from the oven. This will retain a moist texture. Allow the muffins to cool at least 5 minutes before removing them from the pan and serving.

Notes

  • For an accurate flour measurement, scoop the flour into a measuring cup with a spoon, then level with a knife. Do not directly scoop the measuring cup into the flour. 
  • Because of the low sugar added to this recipe, make sure the bananas have browned at least enough to be speckled and are not a green color. 
  • This is part of my reintroduction series, and bananas are not a part of the elimination period. To replace, use 1 cup pumpkin puree or try my Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg