Easy Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins
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Easy Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Description
The Easy Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins recipe balances wet ingredients like applesauce, oil, and plant-based milk with dry ingredients, including flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. The inclusion of diced apples throughout the batter adds bursts of fresh flavor and slight tartness, complemented by optional chopped nuts for crunch.
The method emphasizes gently combining wet and dry components to avoid overmixing, which would cause toughness. The muffins bake at 350°F for around 24-26 minutes, developing a moist crumb with a tender texture. A topping of diced apple and brown sugar creates a subtle caramelized sweetness on the muffin tops after baking.
These muffins fit well as a snack or breakfast option, offering a mild spice and fruity profile without eggs or dairy. The notes advise careful measuring of flour and using room-temperature wet ingredients to promote even mixing and optimal rise.
Ingredients
Wet ingredients:
- 1 cup applesauce
- ¾ cup plant-based milk unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar coconut sugar, or palm sugar
- ½ cup canola oil vegetable oil, or sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups apple diced
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans (optional, chopped
Toppings:
- ½ cup apple diced
- 5 teaspoons brown sugar coconut sugar, or palm sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apple and chopped nuts, if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each one slightly more than three-quarters full. Top each muffin with additional diced apple and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the muffin tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to maintain correct texture.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet only until just combined to avoid dense muffins.
- Use room-temperature wet ingredients for smooth batter and consistent baking.
- Check muffins a few minutes before the minimum baking time to prevent overbaking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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