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Easy Vegan Apple Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Easy Vegan Apple Muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Made with simple pantry ingredients and fresh apples, they’re naturally sweetened and free from dairy and eggs. This wholesome recipe combines warm cinnamon and tender apples for a comforting treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/3 cups (290g) all-purpose plain flour (spoon and leveled)
  • 3/4 cup (145g) packed brown sugar (or coconut sugar or granulated sugar)
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250g) dairy-free milk
  • 1/2 cup (125g) neutral flavored oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Fruits & Toppings

  • 1 (~180g) medium-sized apple, chopped roughly or finely
  • 1/2 (~90g) medium-sized apple, chopped roughly or finely (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons raw demerara sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tray: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin or cupcake tray with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium or large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the dairy-free milk, neutral oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract if using. Mix gently just until the batter is almost combined; do not overmix to keep muffins tender.
  4. Fold in Apples: Add the chopped apple to the batter and fold it in carefully so the fruit is evenly dispersed without breaking down too much.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  6. Add Toppings (Optional): Scatter the remaining chopped apple pieces and raw demerara sugar on top of each muffin for a crunchy, sweet finish.
  7. Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Avoid any wet batter on the skewer.
  8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Enjoy and Store: Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Note that the crunchy sugar topping will soften after a day.

Notes

  • For gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
  • Use muffin liners to prevent sticking and ease serving.
  • Check muffins at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking; baking times may vary depending on oven.
  • The apple cider vinegar enhances the rise and texture but is optional if unavailable.
  • These muffins keep best stored in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: vegan apple muffins, dairy-free muffins, easy vegan baking, cinnamon apple muffins, healthy muffins, vegan breakfast, apple dessert

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