Cinnamon Apple Walnut Muffins
 
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Line the muffin tins with parchment paper or cupcake liners and preheat the oven to 350°F
I am using the Plant Based Egg egg replacerhere because I think it is the best for light texture and binding the recipe, but you can use any egg replacer of your choice if you prefer
Serves: 6 Jumbo Muffins
Ingredients
  • All Purpose Flour 1¾ cups (218g)
  • Baking Soda 1 teaspoon
  • Baking Powder ¾ teaspoon
  • Salt ½ teaspoon
  • Cinnamon ½ teaspoon
  • Cardamom ½ teaspoon *optional ingredient
  • Vegetable Oil ½ cup
  • Granulated Sugar ⅓ cup
  • Light Brown Sugar ⅓ cup
  • The Plant Based Egg 4 teaspoons
  • Plant Milk ½ cup (118ml)
  • Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons (10ml)
  • Shredded Apples peeled and cored 1¾ cup (approx 2 large apples)
  • For the filling:
  • Light or dark brown sugar ¾ cup
  • Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
  • Lightly toasted walnuts ½ cup
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, lightly toasted walnuts and cinnamon and stir to combine
  2. In another large mixing bowl combine the sugars, oil, plant milk and vanilla extract whisk smooth
  3. Add the sifted flour, spices, salt, baking powder and soda and the plant based egg egg replacer and whisk smooth
  4. Add the shredded apples and mix well
  5. Portion half of the batter into the paper lined tins and then add a heaping tablespoon of the sugar/nut mixture on top and then the remaining batter on top of that.
  6. Distribute the last of the sugar/nut mixture on the top of each muffin and bake immediately in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes for the jumbo size, slightly less time for standard sized muffins
Notes
Apple muffins will stay fresh at room temperature wrapped well for up to 4 days
Recipe by Gretchen's Vegan Bakery at https://www.gretchensveganbakery.com/cinnamon-apple-walnut-muffins/