Recipes for Applesauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup expired applesauce
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the expired applesauce, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil or melted butter.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil or butter.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
6. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup expired applesauce
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the expired applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Ingredients

• 4 cups stale bread, cubed
• 2 cups slightly expired applesauce
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the stale bread cubes and slightly expired applesauce. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the applesauce.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Pour the milk mixture over the bread and applesauce mixture. Stir well to combine.
5. Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts.
6. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and drizzle the caramel sauce on top.
7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the bread pudding is set and golden brown.
8. Allow the bread pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!