Almond Butter Muffins recipe is a special muffin that needs no oil or dairy and yet as delicate as any muffin you have ever tasted.
Who doesn't like muffins? They are sought after by kids and adults alike and my family is no exception. One batch of 12 muffins was gobbled up in minutes. They are also an option for breakfast for some of my friends. Not so much for me, but a muffin paired with a hot cup of coffee is definitely one of my favorites.
Are you interested in the details? Read on for more details or you can also check out my Facebook page, but if you want to know the secret ingredients right away, it is Almond butter and applesauce.
Applesauce is the binder ingredient and Almond Butter is the substitute for oil. You cannot possibly get a healthier muffin recipe than this.
Perhaps you can also add blueberries or cherries for a fruit flavored muffin. The part I really liked about this recipe is that it uses no oil and yet tastes no different than any other muffin in the store! Try this as your next breakfast or snack option. Your kids will like it and you can feel good without any guilt.
How to make apple sauce?
Boil ⅚ peeled, cored, quartered apples with, teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of salt in 1 cup water. When it appears softened and cooked, switch off the heat let it rest for 20 minutes. Later blend them into a smooth consistency. Store this for up to a week in the refrigerator. This sauce can be used to prepare cake, bread or muffins.
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📖 Recipe

Almond Butter Muffins
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup applesauce
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon almond essence
- 7 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup soy milk or nondairy milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2-3 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F
- Mix all wet ingredients in a medium size bowl and add brown sugar. Mix well
- In a different bowl, add whole wheat flour and baking soda. Mix well and then add in the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter in muffin baking tray.
- Sprinkle dark chocolate chips on the muffin tops.
- Bake for 15- 20 minutes. Or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Enjoy your Vegan Almond Butter Muffins!
Soniya
I love that this cake have few ingredients and the best part is no oil!
Uma Raghupathi
Yes, Thats best and healthy too 🙂 thank you.
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Muffins with apple sauce definitely sound great to me! I'd eat the whole lot!
Dhwani Mehta
This looks spectacular Uma!! Love the recipe.
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you Dhwani!
Freda @ Aromatic essence
Love the crumb! Looks lovely 🙂
I've read so much about applesauce as a healthy alternative for oil, I think I should try using it in my baked goods soon 🙂
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you!