Cocoa Applesauce Muffins Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Crunch Topping (recipe follows)
- 1/4 c. cocoa
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
- 3/4 c. applesauce
- 1 x egg beaten
- 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp grnd cinnamon
- 1/2 c. minced nuts
Directions
- Microwave: Prepare Crunch Topping; set aside. In small bowl, combine cocoa and oil; stir till smooth. Add in applesauce and egg; blend well. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir in applesauce mix just till moistened. Mix in nuts.
- Place 6 paper muffin c. (2 1/2 inches in diameter) in microwavable muffin pan or possibly 6-oz microwavable custard c.. Fill each c. 1/2 full with batter.
- Sprinkle about 2 tsp. Crunch Topping on each muffin. Microwave at High (100%) 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 min, turning every minute or possibly till wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
- (Tops may still appear moist). Let stand several min. (Moist spots will disappear upon standing). Repeat procedure with remaining batter.
- Serve hot.
- Makes about 12 muffins.
- O BCRUNCH TOPPING: b O In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine at High (100%) 15 seconds or possibly till melted.
- Add in 2 Tbsp. cocoa; blend till smooth. Stir in 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar, 1/2 c. minced nuts, 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp. grnd cinnamon.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 181g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 620 | |
| Calories from Fat 238 | 38% |
| Total Fat 27.32g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 4.36g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.37g | |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium 228mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 87.38g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 48.8g | 33% |
| Protein 10.02g | 16% |
