Cinnamon Molasses Muffins

We'll just make this a muffin kind of weekend!

I made these muffins for a brunch and served them alongside stove top granola (recipe will be revealed tomorrow), Greek yogurt, sausage links and veggie casserole.  They were a huge hit!  The kids and parents alike scarfed them down.

Cinnamon Molasses Muffins
Source: The way to his heart blog

• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 Tbsp sugar

Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease mini-muffin tins and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, 3/3 tsp cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix oil, molasses, and applesauce. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix well. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full. Combine sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over the tops just before baking. Bake approximately 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Makes 30 mini-muffins. If you want to bake standard muffins, increase baking time to approximately 20 minutes.

I love how these muffins are satisfyingly sweet but at the same time a healthier option.  Filled with cinnamon, iron rich molasses, fruit, and good fats, these will make you feel fuller longer and not cause that "crash" that comes too often with sugary baked goods.  So eat up and share these with the kids.  They are good anytime of the day :)