Can I make these muffins sweeter?

Yes. These muffins are lightly sweetened. If you prefer sweeter muffins, use sugar instead of honey. You can use from 1/2 cup to 1 cup sugar. Adding more honey can make the batter too wet.

Can I use regular yogurt instead of Greek yogurt?

Absolutely. Regular yogurt works well and keeps the muffins soft. Greek yogurt or Skyr will make them a bit more filling.

Why did my muffins turn out dense?

This usually happens from overmixing. Stir just until the flour disappears to keep these easy applesauce muffins light and tender.

Can I make applesauce muffins with oats less chewy?

Yes. Swap rolled oats for quick oats if you prefer a softer texture.

Can I freeze these muffins?

Yes. Let them cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly.

How to store this applesauce muffins?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Applesauce Muffins with Greek Yogurt and Oats

Name: Applesauce Muffins with Greek Yogurt and Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 1 cup applesauce (unsweetened); ½ cup Greek yogurt; 1 egg; ⅓ cup honey (or ½ cup sugar); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup rolled oats (or quick oats); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 pinch salt; ½ cup raisins (sub dark chocolate chips)

These applesauce muffins are soft, filling, and easy to make, giving you a simple breakfast or snack made with oats, yogurt, and pantry staples that feels good to eat and easy to enjoy any day of the week.

For more healthy breakfast recipes, check out our banana chia pudding, healthy blueberry muffins, banana overnight oats with Greek yogurt, and banana oatmeal muffins.

Baked apple sauce muffins arranged on a plate with golden tops.

Full ingredients and substitutions are in the recipe box below.

Ingredients for apple sauce muffins with oats yogurt honey raisins on a wooden table.

Applesauce (unsweetened): adds moisture and natural sweetness. Use homemade or store-bought applesauce with no added sugar. Mashed ripe banana works in a pinch. You’ll need 3 ripe bananas.
Yogurt: keeps the muffins soft and tender. Regular yogurt works well. For extra protein, use low-fat Greek yogurt or Skyr. Dairy-free yogurt is fine too.
Egg: helps bind the batter and gives structure. You can use a flax or chia egg if needed. We recommend 2 tablespoons chia seeds mixed with 4 tablespoons of water until gelled.
Honey: adds gentle sweetness and moisture. Maple syrup will work, but expect a slightly softer and more moist muffin. Use the same amount as honey. For a more classic muffin, use 1/2 cup sugar for moderate sweetness or up to 1 cup for a sweeter muffin. Don’t add extra liquid sweeteners, or the batter may turn too wet.
Vanilla extract: adds warmth and aroma. Skip it if you don’t have it.
All-purpose flour: gives the best texture. Whole wheat flour works, or a gluten-free blend.
Rolled oats: make these true applesauce breakfast muffins, hearty and filling. Use quick oats for a softer bite.
Baking powder and baking soda: help the muffins rise. Both are needed for a light crumb.
Cinnamon: adds warm flavor. Nutmeg or apple pie spice also work.
Salt: balances the sweetness and brings out the flavor. Don’t skip it.
Raisins: add natural sweetness. Swap with chocolate chips, walnuts, cranberries, or chopped banana.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly oil a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan. You can also use muffin liners, but oil them too. This batter is sticky, and a little oil helps the muffins release easily.

Step 1 Oiled muffin pan on counter while oven is preheating.

Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients

In a large bowl, add the applesauce, yogurt, egg, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and well mixed. This step helps the muffins bake up soft and moist, just like good moist applesauce muffins should be.

Step 2 Applesauce yogurt egg and honey whisked together in a large bowl.

Add the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Stir gently with a spoon until the batter is just combined. Stop as soon as you don’t see dry flour. Overmixing can make these easy applesauce muffins dense instead of tender.

Step 3 Flour oats cinnamon and leavening added to wet batter in bowl.

Step 4: Add raisins and fill the pan

Gently fold in the raisins, stirring just once or twice. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each one almost to the top for nicely domed muffins.

Step 4 Raisins folded into thick batter then spooned into muffin cups.

Step 5: Bake and cool

Bake for about 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool completely.

Step 5 Baked muffins cooling in pan after coming out of the oven.

Tips

Don’t overmix the batter. Stir just until the flour disappears. A lumpy batter gives softer muffins.
Oil the liners or pan well. This batter is sticky, and a little oil makes a big difference when releasing the muffins.
Choose your oats wisely. Rolled oats give more texture and bite. Quick oats make the muffins softer and less chewy.
Keep the sweetness moderate. Honey works well here. If you want sweeter muffins, use sugar instead—adding more honey can make them too wet.
Fill the cups almost to the top. This helps the muffins rise nicely and bake into a good shape.
Let them cool before removing. Waiting a few minutes helps the muffins set and keeps them from breaking.
Customize with add-ins. Raisins add natural sweetness, but chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit all work well.
Use unsweetened applesauce. Sweetened applesauce can make the muffins too sweet and throw off the balance.

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