Try these vegan apple cinnamon muffins that are soft, fluffy, and warmly spiced. An easy dairy-free baking recipe.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
- ⅓ cup neutral oil or melted vegan butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups apples, finely diced
- Optional topping: cinnamon sugar or rolled oats
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin.
2️⃣ Meanwhile, whisk the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3️⃣ Next, mix plant milk, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
4️⃣ Then, pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently.
5️⃣ After that, fold in the diced apples.
6️⃣ Next, divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
7️⃣ Finally, bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and set. Cool before serving.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra sweetness, add maple syrup or chopped dates.
- Alternatively, use whole wheat pastry flour.
- For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend.
- Additionally, add walnuts or raisins.
- Finally, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins
First, apples provide fiber and natural sweetness.
Additionally, cinnamon supports blood sugar balance.
Moreover, these muffins are dairy-free.
Furthermore, they contain no eggs or cholesterol.
In addition, they are perfect for meal prep.
Lastly, they are freezer-friendly and convenient.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Muffin – Approximate)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To begin, peel the apples for softer texture.
Then, chop them very finely.
Additionally, reduce cinnamon slightly if needed.
Finally, add mini muffin liners for fun portions.
