Low Sugar Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Total time42 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time22 min

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the flax egg

1 tbsp ground flaxseed
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3 tbsp water

For the muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ cup plant-based milk
⅓ cup neutral oil (such as canola or sunflower)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups apple, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice (about 2 medium apples)

For the topping

2 tbsp organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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