By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on October 4, 2026
Serves 6
162 cal · 45 min
Easy Applesauce Muffins with a Crunchy Granola Topping
Recipe GLPRba6a617dfb0595
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Average rating: 4.8 (1)
These simple, wholesome muffins combine whole wheat and all-purpose flour with creamy applesauce for a moist crumb. A mixture of granola is folded into the batter while additional granola is sprinkled on top, creating a delightful crunchy contrast after baking. Ready in less than an hour, they're perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Ingredients
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
⅓ cup sugar
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 large large egg
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
6¼ tbsp granola
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 6-cup muffin tin by lining each cup with a paper muffin liner or lightly coating with cooking spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Stir the beaten egg and applesauce into the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula just until the batter comes together—do not overmix, as some small lumps are okay.
Fold 1/4 cup of the granola into the batter with a few gentle strokes until evenly distributed.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the remaining granola over the top of each muffin cup.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the muffins are firm to the touch and the granola topping just begins to show light browning.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Comments
All ingredients are pantry staples available at any Charlotte grocer—flour, sugar, baking essentials, egg, canned applesauce, and granola require no special trips. The 45-minute stated time is honest for mixing, filling, and baking; these are genuinely forgiving muffins with no fussy technique. Cost per serving lands around $0.85–$1.10 when you use store-brand flour, sugar, and applesauce, making this one of the cheapest breakfasts or snacks you can bake. The caveat is that these are best eaten fresh or within a day; they dry out by day two, so plan to finish them same-week or freeze individually wrapped muffins for later reheating.
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