Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

The Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are a tasty dessert option that vegans can enjoy without any guilt of taking any bakery-like product that might have any dairy in it. These give a fluffy texture with a spicy and sweet sugar topping. The recipe for Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Muffins is easy and simple. You do not need any complicated ingredients; you can prepare these muffins simply by using vegan ingredients that are easily available.

STATS:

• Caloric count: 165 kcal
• Prep duration: Ten minutes
• Portion size: One muffin
• Cook time: 18 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Total time: 28 minutes
• Course: Dessert/Snack
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 12 muffins

EQUIPMENT:

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cooling rack
• Cooking spray
• 12-cup muffin pan
• Whisk
• Mixing bowls

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE MUFFINS:

• 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour
• One-third cup of melted coconut oil
• ¾ cup of organic cane sugar
• Three-quarters cup of unsweetened almond milk
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract, pure
• 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
• One tablespoon of baking powder
• Half a teaspoon of salt
• One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar

FOR CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING:

• 2 tbsp of melted vegan butter
• ¼ cup of cane sugar
• 1 tsp of ground cinnamon

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• It makes the texture of the muffin fluffy. For an alternative, use whole wheat pastry flour.

COCONUT OIL:

• Oil adds richness to the muffins. For an alternative, use vegetable oil.

UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK:

• Milk provides the base for the muffins, and this milk is also vegan-friendly. For an alternative, use any plant-based milk.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

• Reacting with baking powder, apple cider vinegar helps in rising the muffins and making them tender. For an alternative, use lemon juice.

CINNAMON:

• As the name of the recipe shows, it is the star ingredient. It gives warmth to the muffins. For an alternative, use pumpkin spice or nutmeg.

VEGAN BUTTER:

• A good vegan option for helping the cinnamon stick to the muffins when topping. For an alternative, use coconut oil.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat your oven to 190°C.
2. Use cooking spray on the pan.
3. Take two bowls and separately mix the wet and dry ingredients in each bowl.
4. Now take both of the mixtures in both bowls and mix together to create a lightly lumpy batter.
5. Make sure not to overmix it.
6. Separately pour the batter into each muffin cup, about ¾ full.
7. For 16 to 18 minutes, bake the muffins.
8. Before you place the muffins on the cooling rack, allow them to cool for 5 minutes.
9. Spread melted vegan butter on muffins while they are still warm.
10. Finally, sprinkle some cinnamon sugar mix.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can include a dollop of vegan yogurt on top of warm muffins.
• Pair these tasty muffins with either coffee or tea.
• Include some fresh fruits like banana slices or berries alongside the muffins.

TIPS:

• What keeps the muffins fluffy is not overmixing the muffin batter.
• To make the muffins rise well, use all the ingredients at room temperature.
• You can add some cinnamon sugar to the muffin batter before you bake them to obtain extra flavor.
• For an extra sweet topping, you can add twice the amount of cinnamon sugar mix.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• For five days, you can keep these muffins in a sealed box. Before serving, microwave these muffins for 10 to 15 seconds.

FREEZER:

• For about two months, you can use a tight bag to store these muffins. Defrost overnight and then take 10 minutes to warm them up in the oven at 150°C.

FAQs:

How to prepare these muffins with gluten-free ingredients?

• For achieving the best results for the muffins, you can utilize a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

How to lower the amount of sugar in these muffins?

• Reduce the amount of sugar by ¼ cup, and the muffins will still taste delicious but not as sweet.

Will it be fine if I utilize oat or whole wheat flour?

• Using whole wheat flour will balance the batter, while the oat flour will make it dense.

I want to include fruits and nuts in the muffins. Can I do that?

• You can utilize ½ cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or diced apples in the batter before you bake the muffins.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 165 kcal
Net carbs: 25 grams
Iron: 0.9 milligrams
Total carbs: 27 grams
Vitamin A: 12 IU
Fiber: 1.4 grams
Calcium: 48 milligrams
Protein: 2.2 grams
Serving size: 1 muffin
Sodium: 145 milligrams
Serving: 12 muffins
Potassium: 82 milligrams