Applesauce replaces both sugar AND butter in this 1940s wartime recipe that accidentally created the moistest cupcakes ever.
Sugar-Free Apple Cupcake
Indulge your little ones with these scrumptious sugar-free apple cupcakes that are a delightful treat for toddlers and kids alike! Made with fresh, juicy apples and wholesome oats, these cupcakes are not only tasty but also packed with nutrients. Whip up a batch in no time and watch your children devour these guilt-free goodies!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 large apple
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (15 ml)
- 1 cup oats (240 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 cup raisins (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend 1 large apple with 2 eggs in a blender.
- 2
Add 1/2 cup raisins, 1 cup oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil to the mixture.
- 3
Mix until you achieve the final texture of the batter.
- 4
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak your oats in the apple-egg mixture for 5-7 minutes before adding other ingredients to allow starches to hydrate and create better binding, preventing crumbly cupcakes.technique5-7 minutes
- ✓Pulse oats in blender for 10-15 seconds to create 30% flour and 70% whole oats ratio - this provides structure while maintaining texture since there's no wheat flour.ingredient30:70 ratio
- ✓Melt coconut oil to exactly 76°F (just above solidification point) before mixing to ensure even distribution without shocking the eggs or creating lumps.technique76°F
- ✓Test doneness at 18 minutes with a toothpick - sugar-free batters with fruit puree need 2-3 minutes less than traditional cupcakes due to higher moisture content.timing18 minutes
- ✓Plump raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding to prevent them from absorbing moisture from the batter and creating dry spots.ingredient10 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Applesauce replaces both sugar AND butter in this 1940s wartime recipe that accidentally created the moistest cupcakes ever.
Sugar-Free Apple Cupcake
Indulge your little ones with these scrumptious sugar-free apple cupcakes that are a delightful treat for toddlers and kids alike! Made with fresh, juicy apples and wholesome oats, these cupcakes are not only tasty but also packed with nutrients. Whip up a batch in no time and watch your children devour these guilt-free goodies!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 large apple
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (15 ml)
- 1 cup oats (240 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 cup raisins (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend 1 large apple with 2 eggs in a blender.
- 2
Add 1/2 cup raisins, 1 cup oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil to the mixture.
- 3
Mix until you achieve the final texture of the batter.
- 4
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak your oats in the apple-egg mixture for 5-7 minutes before adding other ingredients to allow starches to hydrate and create better binding, preventing crumbly cupcakes.technique5-7 minutes
- ✓Pulse oats in blender for 10-15 seconds to create 30% flour and 70% whole oats ratio - this provides structure while maintaining texture since there's no wheat flour.ingredient30:70 ratio
- ✓Melt coconut oil to exactly 76°F (just above solidification point) before mixing to ensure even distribution without shocking the eggs or creating lumps.technique76°F
- ✓Test doneness at 18 minutes with a toothpick - sugar-free batters with fruit puree need 2-3 minutes less than traditional cupcakes due to higher moisture content.timing18 minutes
- ✓Plump raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding to prevent them from absorbing moisture from the batter and creating dry spots.ingredient10 minutes