Oatmeal Apple Sauce Blender Muffins – Quick Homemade Recipe

Muffins are simple to make at home—especially when the entire batter is made in a blender. These Oatmeal Applesauce Blender Muffins combine rolled oats, applesauce, cinnamon, and warm spices for a fluffy, lightly sweet breakfast that’s ideal for meal prep.
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These muffins are perfect when pantry staples are the focus. I found applesauce and oats in my pantry and decided to turn them into an easy baked good. No fresh apples required—unsweetened applesauce provides plenty of apple flavor.

These muffins are fluffy, not overly sweet, and make the house smell like apple pie while they bake. The method is similar to other blender muffin recipes: grind rolled oats into oat flour, blend the wet ingredients, combine, and bake.

What are the ingredients in these Oatmeal Applesauce Blender Muffins?

The recipe relies on common pantry items and uses rolled oats in place of conventional flour. Blending rolled oats creates a fine oat flour that gives the muffins great texture—don’t use steel-cut or instant oats for this purpose.

Main ingredients:

• Rolled oats – Blended into oat flour; reserve 1/2 cup to fold in for texture.
• Baking soda – Helps the muffins rise.
• Ground cinnamon & ginger – Classic spices that complement the applesauce.
• Eggs – This recipe uses three large eggs for structure.
• Unsweetened applesauce – Replaces much of the liquid and adds apple flavor.
• Brown sugar – Adds sweetness; honey can be used as an alternative, though brown sugar yields a slightly better rise.
• Coconut oil – Melted coconut oil keeps the muffins moist.
• Vanilla extract – Adds background flavor.

What equipment do you need?

• Blender – A high-speed blender (for example, a Vitamix or similar) works best for processing rolled oats into oat flour.
• 12-count muffin pan – The recipe yields 12 muffins; a standard muffin tin is required.

How do you make these Oatmeal Applesauce Blender Muffins?

The process is straightforward and fast when using a blender:

• Step 1 – Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-count muffin tin.
• Step 2 – Make oat flour: In a high-speed blender, combine 2 cups of rolled oats (reserve 1/2 cup), baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Blend on high until the oats form a powder. Pour this oat flour into a medium bowl.
• Step 3 – Blend wet ingredients: Add the eggs, applesauce, brown sugar (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla to the blender. Blend until completely smooth.
• Step 4 – Combine: Add the oat flour back to the blender with the wet mixture and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Stir in the reserved 1/2 cup rolled oats with a spatula for extra texture.
• Step 5 – Bake: Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups (about 3/4 full). Bake at 350°F for 23–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Storage and freezing

Store muffins in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. They remain safe to eat after 3 months but may decline in quality.

Why make blender muffins?

• Quick homemade oat flour from rolled oats.
• Efficient—blend most of the recipe in one container and pour directly into the muffin tin.
• Minimal cleanup and a fast overall process.

Are these muffins suitable for breakfast?

Yes—these taste like a breakfast muffin rather than a dessert. They’re lightly sweet (only 1/2 cup sweetener for 12 muffins) and include oats and applesauce, making them a satisfying morning option.

Recipe

Equipment

• High-speed blender (for oat flour)
• 12-count muffin pan

Nutrition (approximate)

• Serving size: 1 muffin
• Calories: 144
• Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 3g

Did you make these Oatmeal Applesauce Blender Muffins? Tag your photos with #projectmealplan—I’d love to see how they turned out!