Oat Flour Applesauce Muffins Recipe (Vegan and Gluten Free)

These oat flour applesauce muffins are sweet and delicious with a satisfying texture and plenty of apple cinnamon flavor. They’re vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free. You can make these muffins ahead of time and freeze them for a nutritious and filling breakfast or snack ready to go on busy days.

What to serve with these oat flour applesauce muffins

If you’re making these muffins for a brunch party and would like another option to add to the muffin basket, try these delicious date muffins. They’re vegan and refined sugar free.

Oat flour applesauce muffins in paper baking cups on a white plate.

Main ingredients and substitutions

I used store bought unsweetened applesauce in these oat flour applesauce muffins but homemade works too as long as it doesn’t contain added sugar.

This recipe calls for oat flour. You can make oat flour at home by blending up some rolled oats in a food processor or blender for 2-3 minutes. It’s budget friendly and easy to do, or you can purchase it ready made if you prefer to save that step. Or you can substitute all purpose flour if you prefer.

Melted coconut oil works well in these gluten-free, vegan applesauce muffins. I like to melt it in the microwave but you can melt it on the stove if you prefer. You can substitute any other type of oil you prefer. Or for an oil-free version you can substitute nut butter such as almond butter or natural peanut butter instead of the oil.

How to make them

Start by preheating the oven, then add the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl. Use a whisk to mix well. Next you’ll add the oat flour and baking powder, then whisk again to combine.

Batter in a glass mixing bowl with a whisk.

Divide the batter evenly into a 12 cup muffin pan.

Raw muffins in a muffin pan.

Bake these gluten-free applesauce muffins for 33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin looks clean upon removal. Let the muffins cool off completely before serving. 

Muffins cooling in a pan.

Storage and freezing 

Store the muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze them for up to six months.

Optional additions 

To add an extra layer of flavor and texture to these oat flour applesauce muffins, stir half a cup of chopped nuts and/or raisins into the batter before transferring to the muffin pan.

Muffins in paper baking cups arranged on a plate.

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Oat Flour Applesauce Muffins Recipe (Vegan and Gluten Free)

These oat flour applesauce muffins are an easy, nutritious, and filling breakfast or snack. They're vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free. These muffins freeze well and are perfect for school lunches or snacks.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 180kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin Pan
  • Paper baking cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oat flour (or substitute all purpose flour)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or substitute your preferred oil)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, then use a whisk to mix well.
  • Add the oat flour and baking powder and whisk until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  • Divide the batter evenly into a 12 cup muffin pan using paper baking cups.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 33 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before removing from the muffin pan and serving.

Notes

  • Optional additions include 1/2 cup of chopped nuts and/or raisins.
  • Store these oat flour applesauce muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze them for up to six months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

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