Quick Breakfast Ideas with Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins
Mornings often feel like a sprint, don’t they? The alarm buzzes, the coffee barely has time to brew, and suddenly everyone’s asking what’s for breakfast. That’s when I lean on recipes like these applesauce oatmeal muffins. They’re quick to mix, bake up beautifully, and give you something warm and filling without slowing you down.
What I love most is how flexible they are. If you follow vegetarian or vegan breakfast ideas, this recipe already fits the bill. And yes, I’ve even zapped one in the microwave the next day for a quick bite—it works like a charm. They’re soft, hearty, and just sweet enough to pair with coffee or tea.
I’ve also leaned on them at night when dinner felt too far away, and I needed something cozy. Honestly, they work just as well for quick dinner ideas as they do for breakfast. Whether you’re browsing WW breakfast ideas or just need simple breakfast ideas that won’t stress you out, these muffins keep life easy.
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.