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These applesauce banana muffins are blissfully moist and healthy. Healthy eating shouldn’t be complicated. Having a variety of easy, healthy recipes at your fingertips makes it simple to stay on track. All of my recipes that use applesauce are moist, delicious, and without processed sugars, making them a healthy option for everyone. 

Embrace wholesome indulgence with this homemade muffin recipe. Bursting with ripe bananas and homemade applesauce, they offer a naturally sweet and satisfying treat.

Gluten-free flour keeps them light and airy, while a touch of maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness without refined sugar. So ditch the guilt and embrace a healthier way to enjoy everyone’s favorite muffins.

When that afternoon slump hits, ditch the sugary treats and grab a wholesome muffin instead. The best healthy muffin recipes are packed with fiber, healthy fats, and a bit of fresh fruit. Healthy banana applesauce muffins are an easy kid-friendly breakfast or can provide a delicious and satisfying snack that keeps you energized until your next meal.

What You Need to Make Applesauce Banana Muffins

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To make this healthy banana muffin recipe you need a few wholesome ingredients and some basic kitchen essentials. This recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free. These ingredients are all commonly used in healthy gluten-free baking. 

• 3 overripe bananas
• 1 egg, room temperature 
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/3 cups gluten-free baking or all-purpose flour
• options – 1 apple, chopped into small pieces

For this banana muffin recipe with applesauce, I find gluten-free 1:1 flour works best. It offers a convenient substitute for both all-purpose and baking flour blends. (I don’t notice much of a difference between the two when baking). Bob Red Mill has a variety of organic and gluten-free products and flour online here: flour. 

For the applesauce, you can use either homemade applesauce or storebought. You can use my easy applesauce recipe or simple unsweetened applesauce from the grocery store. I tend to avoid cinnamon applesauce and sweetened. Go for unsweetened applesauce where the only ingredient is apples.

Coconut oil is a better choice than vegetable oil when it comes to healthy baking. Look for unrefined coconut oil. 

Make sure to check out my healthy cooking essentials for gluten-free baking.

How to Make Easy Banana Muffins With Applesauce

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

Then in a large bowl mash the bananas with a potato masher, or the back of a fork.

Next, add the egg, and the applesauce to the bowl. 

Add the maple syrup to the banana applesauce mixture. 

Then add the melted coconut oil, and stir to combine the wet ingredients.

Next, add the flour to the bowl. 

Add the vanilla, baking powder, and baking soda.

Stir to combine. You can use a hand mixer, or simply stir with a spoon or spatula. 

Optional Applesauce Banana Muffin Add-Ins

Chop a medium apple into very small pieces. You can use any apple, this is a Honeycrisp apple. 

Gently fold half of the chopped apples into the muffin batter. 

Other add-in options that you could use are chocolate chips or walnuts, depending on your personal preference. 

Next, line a muffin tin with muffin liners. Then spoon or scoop each of the muffin cups with 1/4 cup of batter.

Then sprinkle the rest of the chopped apple pieces on top of the muffins. 

How Long to Bake Applesauce Banana Muffins

Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until they pass the toothpick test. 

Remove the muffins and transfer them to a cooling rack to cool.  

The Best Healthy Banana Muffins

These delicious moist muffins are a healthier option for an afternoon snack or an easy breakfast on busy mornings. Enjoy with a cup of coffee, or tea and know that you are eating something wholesome and nutritious. 

This is a great recipe because it is naturally sweetened with fruit, leaving no need for brown sugar, white sugar, or any other processed sugars. The combination of applesauce and mashed bananas is a family favorite and makes the perfect sweet treat. 

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or freeze for longer storage.

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