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Vegan Cherry Muffins

These soft, fluffy vegan cherry muffins are bursting with fresh cherry flavor and a hint of sweetness. They're a healthy and delicious treat for the whole family to enjoy.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 153kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ½ cup applesauce , unsweetened
  • 1 cup almond milk , unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups frozen cherries
  • optional vanilla glaze (see notes)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a standard muffin pan with papers or spray compartments with a light coating of vegetable cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the oil, sugar, applesauce, milk, ground flaxseed, cornstarch, and apple cider vinegar.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Add the cherries to the flour and gently toss to coat. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently, until just combined.
    A hand holds a bowl pouring wet ingredients into a bowl of flour ingredients.
  • Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins. Bake 20–22 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
    A cookie scooper is distributing batter into a muffin tin.
  • When done, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Muffins should be stored in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They will keep in the fridge for up to 7 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Notes

For the optional vanilla glaze, combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tablespoons vegan vanilla creamer (like Silk creamer, etc). Stir these together until you achieve a drizzle consistency. Drizzle over muffins after they've cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg