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These healthy blueberry oatmeal muffins with applesauce are packed with flavor. Sweet and juicy fresh blueberries burst through the warm, comforting base of gluten-free rolled oats and applesauce. Topped with a crunchy pecan for a delightful textural contrast, you can taste each delicious and wholesome ingredient in perfect harmony. There are so many recipes to use applesauce and this is one of my favorites. It’s also one of my best healthy muffin recipes.

These muffins are naturally sweetened with no refined sugar. A touch of lemon juice and fresh lemon zest adds a delightful brightness that complements the blueberries perfectly.

These muffins are not just delicious, they’re also incredibly convenient.  Whip up a batch on the weekend for a grab-and-go breakfast throughout the busy week.

Oatmeal blueberry applesauce muffins made with heart-healthy ingredients are a delicious and convenient way to get a dose of whole grains.

Ingredients for Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins with Applesauce

These healthy blueberry muffins are made with wholesome ingredients. You should be able to find all of these at your local grocery store, or online. 

• 1 1/4 cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
• 1 1/4 cup 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 coconut sugar
• 3 Tbso flaxseed
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• ​2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup pecans

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Ingredients Tips and Substitutions

When it comes to gluten-free baking, oats are a delicious and nutritious option, especially in treats like blueberry applesauce muffins. But not all oats are created equal. Opt for gluten-free rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats. These provide the perfect texture and structure for muffins, unlike quick-cooking oats that can become mushy. You can get the oats, and 1:1 gluten-free baking flour online. 

You can use store-bought applesauce or homemade applesauce for these healthy muffins. For homemade, try my easy applesauce recipe. 

For a deeper vanilla flavor, consider using vanilla bean powder instead of extract. It is made from crushed vanilla beans and offers a richer, more intense taste. While both options work, you’ll need to adjust the amount slightly. Substitute vanilla bean powder for extract at a 1:2 ratio. So, for every ½ teaspoon of vanilla bean powder, use 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

Make sure to check out my healthy cooking essentials for gluten-free baking to keep your kitchen and pantry stocked with everything you need.

To whip up this delicious recipe, you’ll need a muffin pan and liners. Parchment paper liners are a great choice, as they offer easy removal and help prevent sticking. I love these parchment paper liners.

How to Make Delicious Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins with Applesauce

First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Then combine the gluten-free flour and the healthy oats in a large bowl. 

Next, add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla bean powder to the bowl. 

Add the ground flaxseed to the bowl of dry ingredients. Then whisk or stir to combine and set aside.

Then in a separate bowl, combine the egg and the coconut sugar. 

Mix this until fully combined and smooth.

Then add the applesauce to the wet mixture of egg and sugar.

Add the almond milk to the applesauce mixture.

Again, stir to combine.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk or stir until a batter forms. Avoid overmixing.

Then gently fold in the juicy blueberries to the muffin batter. 

Baking Applesauce Blueberry Oat Muffins

Line a muffin tin with muffin liners. 

For perfectly portioned muffins, use a ¼ cup measuring cup to scoop the batter evenly into the muffin cups. This ensures all your muffins bake up uniform in size.

Finish each muffin off with a delightful crunch by placing a pecan on top of the muffin.

Make sure the oven temperature has reached 400 degrees, and bake for 13-15 minutes until done. To check the doneness, stick a toothpick into the center of a muffin – if it comes out clean then the muffins are done. If the toothpick comes out wet then they need a few more minutes. 

Place the applesauce lemon blueberry muffins on a cooling rack to cool. 

As the muffins cool the parchment paper liners will begin to fall away from the cool muffins. You don’t have to worry about the muffins sticking to the liners!

The Best Blueberry Muffins Made with Applesauce

This healthy blueberry muffin recipe is one of my favorite recipes. It serves so many purposes.

The best healthy muffin recipes are perfect for fueling your mornings or curbing afternoon hunger pangs. They made a healthy snack and an easy breakfast. The kids love them too, so they make great school snacks and after-school treats. 

Store the muffins in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze them for longer storage. They heat up easily in the microwave.

Each bite is a delightful mix of flavors: pops of sweet blueberries, a zest of lemon, and warm comfort from the applesauce and cinnamon, all woven together with the satisfying chew of oats. It’s a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss.

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