Best Ever Vegan Apple Muffins
These best ever vegan apple muffins are soft, moist, and packed with warm cinnamon apple flavor. Made with simple plant-based ingredients, this easy vegan muffin recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chopped or grated apples
- ½ cup sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix plant milk, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Fold in apples evenly.
- Divide batter into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Use finely chopped or grated apples for even texture.
- Adjust spices to taste for a warmer flavor.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top for extra sweetness.