Perfect as a side, snack or dessert our new Apple Cinnamon muffin recipe is as delicious as it is versatile; you can also serve them as bread, cake, or pancakes! These muffins meet IDDSI levels 4, 5 & 6 and are easy to prepare.
Ingredients
| 1 SERVINGS | 8 SERVINGS | 16 SERVINGS | |
| THICK & EASY® Texture-Modified Bread & Dessert Mix Item: 118519 |
2 Tbsp | 1/2 bag (About 1 cup) | 1 bag |
| Vegetable oil | 2 tsp | 1/3 cup | 2/3 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 tsp | 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp | 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 1/8 tsp | 1 tsp | 2 tsp |
| Vanilla extract | 3-4 drops | 1/2 tsp | 1 tsp |
| Applesauce, unsweetened | 1 Tbsp | 1/2 cup | 1 cup |
| Apple juice, hot | 1 1/2 Tbsp | 3/4 cup | 1 1/2 cups |
| Brown sugar (for topping) | 1/4 tsp | 2 tsp | 4 tsp |
| Cinnamon (for topping) | pinch | 2 dashes | 1/8 tsp |
| Vegetable Oil (for topping) | 1 drop | 1/4 tsp | 1/2 tsp |
Directions
- Lightly spray pan(s) with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and bread mix in a
mixing bowl. Add oil and stir until mixture resembles wet sand. - Add vanilla extract to hot apple juice. Add to bread mixture and stir briskly with wire whip until blended.
- Stir in applesauce.
- Immediately portion one #20 scoop into each muffin cup and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Cover and allow to rest at room temperature or in refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove muffins from pan.
For topping
- Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon and vegetable oil until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Just prior to serving, sprinkle about 1/4 tsp brown sugar/cinnamon topping onto each muffin.
Portion one muffin per serving.
Serving Suggestions
Use pleated cupcake liners or silicone muffin cups to create a more realistic muffin appearance.
This recipe can also be used as an apple cake, apple bread or apple pancakes.
- Apple Bread: Spread mixture into a 9×5 loaf pan. Cover and allow to rest as instructed above. Sprinkle with brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Cut and serve.
- Apple Cake: Spread mixture into an 8-inch cake pan. Cover and allow to rest as instructed above. Sprinkle with brown sugar/cinnamon mixture or frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Apple Pancakes: Immediately after mixing, portion and spread mixture into 3 or 4-inch circles. Once set, heat gently and serve with syrup.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size:1 muffin (2 oz or #20 scoop)
Calories: 150
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 75mg
Total Carb: 21g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 10g
Added Sugars: 3g
Protein: 2g
Vitamin D: 0% DV
Calcium: 0% DV
Iron: 0% DV
Potassium: 0% DV