Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins

5 from 1 vote

The flavors of fall abound in these delicate vegan apple cinnamon muffins with a streusel topping. With simple ingredients and in less than an hour, you can have freshly baked muffins that will be the hit of the autumn season.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Rest10

Total Time45

Course: Baking, Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: muffins

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Alison Corey

Equipment

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

⅓ cup avocado oil or any neutral oil
½ cup unsweetened almond milk or any unsweetened dairy-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground flax
2 tablespoon water

Vegan Streusel Topping

½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar lightly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoon vegan butter cold, cut into small cubes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with muffin cups.
Prepare the flax egg: combine ground flax with water. Whisk together and allow to sit for five minutes until it gels together.
Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk together the flax egg, oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl.
Make a well in the bowl of dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and fold them until just combined.
Add the chopped apples and gently fold them into the batter. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
While the batter is resting, prepare the streusel topping. Mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the cubed vegan butter and use a fork or your fingers to combine until a crumbly texture is achieved.
Divide the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin. You will have enough batter for about nine muffins. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping onto each muffin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips for Making Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Don't overmix the batter. It will cause the muffins to become tough.

Opt for naturally sweet apples like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp for the best flavor. If you like a bit of tartness, Granny Smith works well too. Make sure to dice them finely so they blend nicely into the batter.

After mixing the batter, let it sit for 5-10 minutes. This allows the baking powder and baking soda to react, giving your muffins a better rise.

If you choose to use muffin liners, be sure to spray them with non-stick cooking spray. Vegan muffins tend to stick to paper liners more than those made with butter or eggs.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

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