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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These apple cinnamon muffins with walnuts make the perfect breakfast or afternoon treat. The muffins are super delicious, moist, vegan, and made with whole wheat flour. 
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 276kcal
Author Sina

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • muffin tray
  • paper liners

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

  • 2 apples about 7 oz
  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For the Streusel:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons soft vegan butter

Instructions

  • Place the ground flaxseeds and the water in a small bowl and stir well. Set aside to soak. Peel the apples and cut them into small chunks. 
  • In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt). 
  • Stir well with a spoon. Roughly chop the walnuts. Melt the coconut oil in a small pot on the stovetop. 
  • Add the almond milk, the melted coconut oil, the vanilla extract, the chopped apples and walnuts to the flour mixture.
  • Stir well using a spoon. 
  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F. Line a muffin tray with paper liners. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin paper liners. 
  • Place the ingredients for the cinnamon streusel in a bowl. 
  • Quickly knead with your fingers until combined but still clumpy. 
  • Evenly divide the streusel on top of the muffins and bake them for 20 minutes. 

Notes

  • As every oven is a bit different, it’s best to do a toothpick test to check if the muffins are done. Adjust the baking time if needed. 
  • I like to use whole wheat flour for my apple cinnamon muffins to make them healthier, but the recipe also works with all-purpose flour. 
  • For a decadent dessert, you could serve them with vegan vanilla ice cream and vegan whipped cream. 

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg