Preheat oven to 350°F.

Peel and grate the beets.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt. Whisk to combine.

Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and gently mix with a fork.

Add the apple sauce, brown sugar and vanilla to egg mixture and whisk to combine.

With a spatula, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients ⅓ at a time until thoroughly combined.

Stir in the grated beets.

Line each muffin tin with vegetable oil to avoid sticking. Scoop the muffin batter into the muffin tins.

Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Let cool and serve.