Recipes for Applesauce Opened

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup expired but safe applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the expired but safe applesauce, vegetable oil, milk, and egg. Mix well.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced apples
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Gently fold in the diced apples.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
6. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
7. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
8. Repeat with the remaining batter.
9. Serve the pancakes warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a spoonful of applesauce.

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup expired but safe applesauce
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the oats and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the expired but safe applesauce, milk, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
4. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes or until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency.
5. Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute before serving.
6. Serve warm and enjoy!