Description
Quick and delicious muffins perfect for busy mornings, made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients. These moist and flavorful muffins feature juicy blueberries and crunchy walnuts, offering a nutritious, energizing start to your day. Easy to adapt with favorite fruits or nuts, these muffins bake in under 30 minutes and are ideal for meal prep or a kid-friendly breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce (natural)
- 1 cup plant-based (dairy/cheese) milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (natural)
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents for the perfect rise.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, unsweetened apple sauce (natural), plant-based (dairy/cheese) milk, and pure vanilla extract (natural). Whisk thoroughly to create a smooth mixture that will infuse the muffins with moisture and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix in order to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Fold in the Blueberries and Walnuts: Carefully incorporate the fresh or frozen blueberries and chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for bursts of fruity sweetness and crunchy texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
- Use room temperature plant-based milk and apple sauce (natural) for a smooth batter.
- If using frozen berries, add them directly without thawing to prevent color bleeding.
- Optionally add a small amount of natural gelling agent for a slightly denser texture that holds together well.
- Substitutions: whole wheat flour for nuttier taste and extra fiber; light olive oil or melted coconut oil can replace vegetable oil.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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