Double Apple Muffins are the perfect way to use up all your apples this time of year! We have an apple tree (so lucky), so I make a heap of apple sauce at the end of every apple season and freeze it for baking and snacking through the year.
One of my favourite things to do, especially on a Sunday before a busy week, is to make a batch of muffins. Not only does my house smell amazing, but they give us a healthy snack and breakfast option for the week. They also freeze beautifully.
I make muffins every single week, so I invested in a good muffin pan and a large ice cream scoop to make portioning a breeze. I’m such a sucker for kitchen goodies!
My super talented pal Bailey from Basics with Bails made these muffins and took such beautiful pictures of them, which made me so excited to re-share them with you! This is an ‘oldie but goodie’ post from a couple of years ago that is still one of my favourites!
Bailey added a garnish of extra sliced apple to the top of the muffins which looks soooo good – but of course you can skip this step! If you want to make these school lunch friendly simply leave out the nuts.
If you’re looking for more muffin inspiration (I always am!) you can also make a batch of these Sneaky Mommy Muffins, Plum Oat Bran Muffins, or these Pumpkin Muffins for fall!
Double Apple Muffins
These muffins are loaded with apples with a perfect hint of spice, are super moist and are absolutely perfect for fall!
Ingredients
- 2 cups applesauce (preferably homemade*)
- 1 1/4 cups grated peeled apple (from about 2 apples)
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup oil (I use olive oil or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350F and line a muffin tin with paper liners (you will need 18 in total, so may need to make these in 2 batches depending on the size of your tin).
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In a medium bowl, mix together the applesauce, grated apple, eggs, oil and vanilla.
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In a separate large bowl combine all of the remaining ingredients and stir. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until it is just incorporated.
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Divide the batter among the muffin tins and bake until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean with no crumbs, approximately 25-30 minutes.
Recipe Notes
*peel, core, and dice 1.5 lb of apples, place in medium saucepan with 1/4 c. water and a dash of cinnamon and cook on medium-low heat until apples are soft
Photos by Bailey Campbell from Basics with Bails.
These look amazing, I’m all about clean eating and cooking with organic, simple ingredients. I love your blog, thanks so much for sharing these great recipes!
Thank you so much for the sweet feedback Andria! Happy baking! Tori
Just made these and my kitchen smells AMAZING! I used coconut sugar instead of brown sugar, and they are delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!
Fantastic thanks for sharing Ainslie!
These are amazing! I absolutely love all of your recipes! Thank you so much for this fantastic muffin recipe! My two year old and I love them:)
Is it possible to get a nutritional breakdown of calories, fats, carbs, sugar etc?
I don’t have the capacity to do that right now but it’s on my radar!
These are delicious! When you freeze them how do you do it?
Hi Kimberly,
Thanks! I usually just put them in a Tupperware container that holds them and freeze them like that, but you can also freeze them in individual containers or plastic bags if you have the space to make them easy to grab and add to lunches.
Hi Tori!
For the grated apple, do you leave the skin on?!
These look amazing and I can’t wait to make them!
Thanks! Kayla
Hi Kayla no I peel them, great question I will make that clear in the recipe! Thanks for asking! Tori
These were yummy! Thank you for the recipe.
Hey Tori, any idea if the vegetable oil can be substituted for coconut oil (liquid form)?! Thanks so much!
Sounds d’lish!
Would like to substitute with Almond Flour – will it work? TIA
Hi Alrack,
Unfortunately I haven’t tried it with almond flour before. Almond flour doesn’t contain gluten so it might be a little tricky! Let me know if you do end up giving it a try!
What type of apples do you use for this recipe?
Hi Karen,
Gala apples are probably your best option!
These were a huge hit in my house! Even my 5 year old daughter who is super picky loved them!
Amazing! So happy to hear Kathleen!
Thank you for a clean and delicious recipe! Made these last night, omitted sugar completely for baby and added 1/2 cup into the rest of the batter. Was worried about over mixing because of that but they turned out great! This one is a keeper!
Hi Preeti! Amazing so glad you loved them. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Tasty and full of flavor however next time would not use 2 cups applesauce– I question ed this as too much sauce can leave in any baking too much of soft gooey texture but followed the receipe anyways far too moist the muffin is like uber moist gooey.
Hi Laura, thanks for the note. I wonder if it made a difference if it was homemade apple sauce as mine have never been gooey – did you use store bought? I will update the recipe.
These muffins are a family favourite!! We love your recipes, thank you ❤️
Thank you Kerry!
Just made these for my fam and they are SO good! Regular size for us and minis for my 4 year and 10 month old. Thanks for a great recipe!!
Hi Reena! I am so happy to hear these muffins were a hit and I love that you made minis for the kids!! Happy baking. Tori
I made these with homemade apple sauce and HOLY MOLY they’re absolutely delicious! I’ve never made so many wonderful muffins in my life thanks to Tori and team Fraiche!
Hi Tori! Love these muffins!! Make them often!! Just curious if you would be able to provide the approximate nutritionals for them?
Hey Gina! Thank you SO much fo the lovely review. I love these muffins too.
I haven’t calculate for this ripe actually but you can use a site like Whisk to calculate it easily. I Hope that helps?!