Description
Wake up your senses with these easy, fluffy Apple Cinnamon Muffins made entirely with plant-based ingredients and a natural gelling agent. These moist, tender muffins burst with fresh apple and aromatic cinnamon flavors, making them the perfect cozy treat for any morning or snack time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup grated apple (fresh)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Equipment: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon (natural), and brown sugar until evenly combined. This ensures your spices and leavening agents are well distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the plant-based milk, vegetable oil, pure vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent until smooth. This mixture brings moisture and tenderness to your muffins.
- Incorporate Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can make muffins tough.
- Add the Apples: Fold grated apple into the batter, distributing it evenly to ensure every muffin has juicy apple flavor and natural sweetness.
- Bake to Perfection: Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool briefly before enjoying.
Notes
- Fresh Apples are Key: Use freshly grated apples for juiciness and flavor; avoid pre-packaged apple shreds.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir just until combined to keep muffins tender and avoid a dense crumb.
- Check Oven Temperature: Use an oven thermometer to ensure consistent baking results every time.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Helps the batter come together smoothly and bake evenly.
- Add a Crumble Topping: Sprinkle a mix of brown sugar (natural), cinnamon (natural), and chopped nuts before baking for an extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon muffins, plant-based muffins, vegan apple muffins, easy muffins, breakfast muffins, gluten-free muffins