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Easy Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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Soft and moist vegan apple cinnamon muffins packed with warm spices and fresh apple, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup applesauce
  • ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 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
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups diced apple
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans, optional)
  • ½ cup diced apple (for topping)
  • 5 teaspoons brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. 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.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in the diced apple and chopped nuts, if using.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each slightly more than three-quarters full. Top with additional diced apple and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  6. Bake for 24–26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use any variety of apple for different sweetness levels.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for longer storage and thaw at room temperature.
  • Optional nuts add texture but can be omitted for nut-free muffins.

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