Applesauce Muffin Mix

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a 1-pint glass jar, layer 3/4 cup flour, oats, sugar mixture and remaining flour. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 2 cups total).

2. 2

   To prepare muffins: In a bowl, combine the egg, applesauce, butter and vanilla. Stir in muffin mix just until moistened. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes our clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 9 muffins.