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Better Peanut Butter Sandwich
Lunch

Better Peanut Butter Sandwich

3.9

Prep
2 min
Cook
Total
2 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread, and applesauce on the other slice. Place them together, cut in half, and serve.

By RAYNBOE

Maple Apple Pie Protein Squares
Lunch

Maple Apple Pie Protein Squares

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine applesauce, maple syrup, and almond butter in a large mixing bowl. Add oat flour, cinnamon, cocoa, and protein powder; mix until well combined. Spread into the prepared dish.
  3. 3 Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into 30 squares and wrap in parchment paper.

By Nicole

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Snack Bars
Lunch

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Snack Bars

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk applesauce, brown sugar, white sugar, egg white, oil, milk, and vanilla extract together.
  3. 3 Stir flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to the applesauce mixture. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Spread dough evenly into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 16 bars.

By KenzieKook

Spelt Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Lunch

Spelt Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix spelt flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda together in a bowl. Mix banana, brown sugar, shortening, applesauce, egg, and maple syrup together in a separate bowl; add to flour mixture. Stir to combine. Fold in oats and raisins. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake cookies in the preheated oven until the edges are light brown, about 12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

By juliacooks

Sweet and Tart Vegan Granola Bar
Lunch

Sweet and Tart Vegan Granola Bar

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 1/2-inch pan.
  2. 2 Mix oats, chocolate chips, flour, agave nectar, cherries, applesauce, almonds, coconut, sunflower seeds, brown sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl. Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting into bars. Let bars cool completely before removing from pan.

By AliLigs

Oatmeal Banana Brownies
Lunch

Oatmeal Banana Brownies

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. 2 Mix oats, brown sugar, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and baking powder together in a large bowl; mash in banana. Stir in eggs, butter, milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly until batter is smooth. Pour into the baking pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

By Sanderling

Vegan Zucchini Bread Muffins
Lunch

Vegan Zucchini Bread Muffins

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 muffin pans.
  2. 2 Whisk warm water and flaxseed together in a large bowl. Mix in sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in zucchini until well combined.
  3. 3 Sift oat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda into a bowl. Stir in raisins and combine with the zucchini mixture until batter is just mixed.
  4. 4 Transfer batter into muffin cups using 1/4 cup measure.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into a muffin comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.

By Jonathan Pittman

Trailmix Oatmeal Cookies
Lunch

Trailmix Oatmeal Cookies

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs and mix well. Mix in applesauce and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. 3 Mix oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until well combined. Fold in raisins, coconut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and ground flax seed.
  4. 4 Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking pans, flattening slightly using a fork dipped in a glass of cold water.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 11 to 13 minutes.

By KeepinItReal

Healthier Banana Split Muffins
Lunch American

Healthier Banana Split Muffins

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Mix applesauce and egg together in another bowl. Add applesauce mixture to the flour mixture. Stir in bananas, chocolate chips, and dried cherries.
  4. 4 Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
  5. 5 Bake muffins in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Ginny Coy

Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies
Lunch American

Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
14 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place 1 cup oats in a food processor; pulse 7 to 8 times. Add quinoa and pulse until finely chopped.
  3. 3 Transfer oat and quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1 cup oats, applesauce, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt; mix well to combine. Fold chocolate chips and pecans into the batter.
  4. 4 Drop tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 14 minutes. Let sit on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool, about 25 minutes.

By grampnana

Sinfully Moist Banana Muffins
Lunch American

Sinfully Moist Banana Muffins

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 muffin tins with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Whisk applesauce, mashed bananas, butter, and eggs together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Combine flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Fold into the applesauce mixture until batter is just combined.
  4. 4 Divide batter evenly among muffin tins, filling each cup almost full.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

By hekela

Apple and Coconut Milk Cupcakes
Lunch American

Apple and Coconut Milk Cupcakes

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 10 cups of a muffin tin or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. 2 Combine all-purpose flour, sugar, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk egg lightly in a large bowl. Add applesauce, coconut milk, vegetable oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture until batter is just combined. Scoop into the prepared muffin pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

By PiePony

Low-Fat Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins
Lunch American

Low-Fat Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
16 min
Total
36 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Melt chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, about 1 minute. Stir in zucchini, applesauce, egg substitute, and vanilla extract; beat well until combined.
  3. 3 Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Add chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
  4. 4 Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

By RAITIRA

Festive Fall Turkey Salad
Lunch American

Festive Fall Turkey Salad

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar into a pan. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all the liquid has cooked away, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and cool.
  3. 3 Place cashews on prepared baking pan. Roast in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove, and cool.
  4. 4 Mix the turkey together in a large bowl with the celery, mayonnaise, applesauce, salt, sage, thyme, and pepper until evenly blended. Fold in the cranberry mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

By Jason N - Home Chef

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins
Lunch American

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine brown sugar, applesauce, pumpkin, eggs, white sugar, buttermilk, and oil in a large bowl until well blended; stir in flour mixture until combined. Fold in raisins and pecans. Divide batter among the prepared muffin cups.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until muffin tops spring back when lightly pressed or until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Julie

So-Cal University Girl's Granola Bars
Lunch American

So-Cal University Girl's Granola Bars

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix oats, almond flour, dried fruit, rice cereal, brown sugar, pecans, chocolate chips, flax seeds, instant coffee granules, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; pour into oat mixture. Stir until evenly incorporated. Press batter into prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into granola bars.

By brittlynnr

Picky Kids Healthy Banana Muffins
Lunch American

Picky Kids Healthy Banana Muffins

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix bananas in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. Blend in yogurt, sugar, butter, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  3. 3 Mix whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour into banana mixture; stir until moistened. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
  4. 4 Scoop batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes.

By me

Honey Spiced Granola Bars
Lunch American

Honey Spiced Granola Bars

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix oats, raisins, wheat germ, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle.
  3. 3 Whisk applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until combined; pour into well of dry ingredients. Stir with two spoons until fully incorporated. Pour and press batter into prepared baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.

By blankpage

Amazing Vegan Pumpkin Bread
Lunch American

Amazing Vegan Pumpkin Bread

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 loaf pans with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine water and flaxseed meal in a small bowl. Let stand until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir flaxseed mixture, applesauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and almond milk together in a bowl. Add pumpkin puree.
  4. 4 Mix whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Blend in applesauce mixture. Divide batter between loaf pans.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.

By Heather

Healthy Banana-Oat Muffins
Lunch American

Healthy Banana-Oat Muffins

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a rack in the lower third of the oven. Spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine water and flaxseed meal in a bowl and let sit 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
  4. 4 Mix thickened flaxseed, bananas, honey, yogurt, egg, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into the banana mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  5. 5 Use an ice cream scooper to scoop batter into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean but without overbaking, about 18 minutes.
  7. 7 Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Freeze if desired.

By Robyn Miller

Pork, Apple, and Ginger Stir-Fry with Hoisin Sauce
Dinner Asian

Pork, Apple, and Ginger Stir-Fry with Hoisin Sauce

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the hoisin sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and applesauce in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine the pork and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix until the cornstarch evenly coats the pork; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the peanut oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork in three separate batches in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove pork to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, reserving the oil. Add the ginger to the skillet; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the broccoli and cook until tender. Return the pork to the skillet and pour in the sauce; toss to coat. Cook until all ingredients are hot.

By Jenny G

Scented Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments
Pantry American

Scented Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together applesauce and cinnamon in a large bowl until mixture is thick enough to hold a form when cut. Flatten mixture on a work surface and use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
  2. 2 Place cookies on a baking sheet. Allow to dry completely at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, depending on size and thickness of cookies. Make a hole with a toothpick before drying if using as a hanging ornament.

By Valerie Cain Cuff

Applesauce Oatmeal Bites for Toddlers
Appetizer

Applesauce Oatmeal Bites for Toddlers

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine oats and applesauce until moist. Spread into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until sticky, 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven, flip onto a cutting board, and cut into 1-inch squares. Allow to cool before serving.

By VirginiaLark

Quick Curry Ketchup
European

Quick Curry Ketchup

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ketchup and applesauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until mixture begins to simmer, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and curry powder until well combined. Heat for 1 more minute.

By Allrecipes Member

Applesauce Oatmeal Bites
Breakfast American

Applesauce Oatmeal Bites

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine oats and applesauce in a medium bowl; mix until evenly moistened. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer sticky, about 10 minutes. Flip baked oat mixture onto a work surface. Cut into 12 bite-sized squares and allow to cool.

By VirginiaLark

Chunky Pumpkin Apple Butter

Chunky Pumpkin Apple Butter

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir pumpkin, applesauce, sugar, cinnamon, and allspice together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until thick, about 90 minutes.

By sueb