Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the muffins bake evenly and rise properly.

Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.

In another bowl, combine the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense muffins.

Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full. This allows room for the muffins to rise.

Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top of each muffin for added flavor.

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures that the muffins are fully cooked.

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your warm Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins with a pat of butter or on their own!