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Vegan Apple Muffins

Course Breakfast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 18

Ingredients

*Muffins:*

  • 2 flax "eggs" 2 tablespoons ground flax meal + 5 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup nondairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup peeled and diced apple
  • ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts

*Topping:*

  • ½ cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter melted
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Line muffin tins with liners.
  • Mix flax meal and water; set aside to thicken for 10-15 minutes.
  • Prepare the topping by combining oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend oil, applesauce, milk, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, and both sugars until well combined.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Stir flax eggs into the wet ingredients. Add the dry mixture, then fold in apples and walnuts.
  • Scoop batter into liners, filling just over ¾ full. Top each muffin with oat topping.
  • Bake for 25-27 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • For baking, use Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady apples.
  • Use ground flax meal for the flax egg, letting it thicken for 10-15 minutes.
  • Press the streusel into the muffin batter gently to avoid mess when eating.
**Storage:**
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator after complete cooling.
  • Freeze in an airtight container for 3-6 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
**Mini Muffins:**
  • If using a mini muffin tin, start checking for doneness between 10-15 minutes. Enjoy these mini delights!