Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp (4g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (245g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • 1 large (50g) egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to aerate.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, milk, egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the large bowl with the wet ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the muffins spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.