These easy Bisquick Applesauce Muffins topped with cinnamon streusel are bursting with flavor, making the perfect breakfast or dessert.

Easy Bisquick Applesauce Muffins are super moist and flavorful muffins made easy, thanks to Biquick and a hint of apple goodness.

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Although I love making muffins all year long, when the weather cools, they are one of the first treats I begin to crave.

These cinnamon applesauce Bisquick muffins are the embodiment of coziness and warmth, making them the perfect treat for the fall and winter seasons.

Thanks to Bisquick baking mix (one of my favorite pantry staples), these applesauce muffins are incredibly easy to make.

They are bursting with classic flavors, and versatile enough to be enjoyed as a breakfast delight, a satisfying snack, or a sweet dessert.

These soft muffins, with their cinnamon-streusel topping, are the perfect blend of simplicity and scrumptiousness.

They’re great for both beginners and experienced bakers alike!

Many people think Bisquick is just a biscuit mix, but it actually can be used for all kinds of things!

And while Bisquick is certainly a time saver when baking muffins, the real secret ingredient in this recipe is applesauce.

Using applesauce in muffin recipes offers several advantages and can enhance the texture and flavor.

As a bonus, these muffins offer a comforting taste of autumn and winter that’s hard to resist.

More Bisquick Recipes You’ll Love:

• Bisquick Banana Muffins
• Easy Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls
• Blueberry Bisquick Muffins
• Chocolate Chip Bisquick Muffins
• Easy Bisquick Peanut Butter Cookies
• Soft and Chewy Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Bisquick Sweet Potato Muffins

Baking Bisquick Muffins with Applesauce

Applesauce may not be the first ingredient that comes to mind when you think about baking.

But it’s a great way to add both moisture and flavor to baked goods.

And when you’re using applesauce, you can often cut back on the oil used in the recipe, so it’s healthier, too.

1. Moisture and Texture: Applesauce adds moisture to muffins, helping to keep them fluffy and tender. It enhances the crumb structure of the muffins so they feel good in your mouth.
2. Reduced Fat: Applesauce can be used as a partial or complete substitute for fat (like butter or oil) in muffin recipes. This reduction in fat content can make your muffins healthier without sacrificing flavor or texture. It’s a great option for those looking to cut down on saturated fats and calories.
3. Natural Sweetness: Applesauce contributes natural sweetness to your muffins. This can allow you to reduce the amount of added sugar in your recipe. Choose unsweetened applesauce for the most benefit.
4. Flavor Enhancement: Applesauce imparts a mild apple flavor to your muffins, which we are enhancing with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. It’s especially tasty in fall-themed or spiced muffin recipes.
5. Nutritional Boost: Applesauce is a good source of dietary fiber and various vitamins, such as vitamin C. By adding applesauce to your muffins, you introduce some nutritional benefits to your baked goods, making them a slightly healthier choice, especially if you are also reducing the amount of oil and/or sugar used in the recipe.

How to Make Bisquick Applesauce Muffins

It’s really easy to make these simple muffins!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

For the Muffins:

• Bisquick baking mix
• Granulated Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Nutmeg
• Egg
• Sour Cream
• Vegetable Oil
• Vanilla Extract
• Applesauce

For the Streusel Topping:

• Granulated Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• All-purpose Flour
• Ground Cinnamon
• Vegetable Oil

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Mix the dry ingredients. First, you’ll combine Bisquick baking mix, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg on low speed in the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl if you’re mixing by hand).

Prepare the batter. Next, you’ll add egg, sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Mix on low speed just until incorporated.

Prepare the streusel topping. Next you’ll whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a separate small bowl.

Add vegetable oil to the cinnamon sugar mixture and stir until it has the consistency of wet sand (I find a small spatula or my fingers work best to mix together).

Prepare the muffins. Next, you’ll scoop batter out into a muffin pan that’s been sprayed with cooking spray, filling each well no more than 2/3 full.

I like to use a cookie scoop to divide the batter, but you can also use a spoon or a small measuring cup for scooping.

Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the muffin batter.

Bake and serve. Last, you’ll bake for 17-19 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

You can serve the muffins warm or allow to cool before serving.

Notes and Adaptations:

• The streusel topping is optional, but I highly recommend it! It adds some extra sweetness and a hint of crunch to the muffins.
• Leftover muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
• You can freeze the muffins by allowing them to cool completely, then wrapping well with plastic wrap (I like to wrap muffins individually and place them in a large zip-top bag or other freezer-safe container, so I can easily pull out how many I need).
• Feel free to use homemade Bisquick mix if you’d prefer.

More Easy Muffin Recipes to Try:

• Easy Pistachio Muffins
• Homemade Pear Muffins
• Nutella Muffins
• Pumpkin Muffins from Cake Mix
• Cranberry Orange Muffins

Be sure to save this recipe to your breakfast board on Pinterest!