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Vegan Apple Crumble Muffins

These vegan apple crumble muffins are tender, warmly spiced, and studded with juicy apples, all topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. Perfect for cozy mornings!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 217kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the crumble topping:

  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter , softened

For the muffins:

  • ½ cup plant-based milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (substitute lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup apple , peeled, finely diced (about 1 medium)

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a muffin tin with 12 liners or lightly grease.

Crumble Topping

  • Make crumble topping: In a small bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in vegan butter with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
    ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons vegan butter

Muffins

  • Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla.
    ½ cup plant-based milk, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    A hand holds a spatula and reaches in to stir golden colored liquid in a bowl.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt
    A flour mixture is in a glass bowl.
  • Combine: Add dry mixture into wet, stirring gently until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in diced apples.
    1 cup apple
  • Fill muffin tin: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about ¾ full). Sprinkle each muffin generously with crumble topping.
    Crumble topping is being added to batter in muffin compartments.
  • Bake: Bake 20–24 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool & serve: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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Notes

Optional add-ins:

  • A handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
  • Swap half the flour for whole wheat pastry flour for a heartier muffin.
  • Add a drizzle of maple glaze for extra indulgence.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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