Applesauce Choc-Chip Wholemeal Muffins ~ 苹果巧克力全麦玛芬

These moist applesauce muffins have a delicious apple cinnamon flavour, fluffy and moist in texture.  Not only are they healthy and nutritiuos, they are so easy to make.  Perfect for breakfast or snacks!

Applesauce Choc-Chip Wholemeal Muffins ~    苹果巧克力全麦玛芬
Ingredients

• 250 gm self-raising wholemeal flour
• 100 gm caster sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/ 2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup lightly sweetened homemade applesauce
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 100 gm choc chips
• 200 gm chopped apples

Applesauce

• 4 Gala apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 30 gm granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Method for Applesauce

1. In a saucepan, combine all the above ingredients, cover and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 mins.  till apples are soft.  Cool, mash with a fork or a potato masher.
2. Place in a container and keep refrigerated.
3. Yield - 1 cup of applesauce

Method

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the wholemeal flour, sugar and salt.   Mix well.
2. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, milk and applesauce till well combined.
3. Add the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients.
4. Fold in the choc chips and chopped apples.  Mix till just moistened.  Do not overmix.
5. Scoop into paper lined muffin cups, 3/4 full.
6. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg.C till golden brown.  Test with a skewer till it comes out clean.  Remove from oven and let cool in the pan.
7. Best to serve warm.
8. Yield : 12 muffins.