If you love this apple muffin recipe, you’ll enjoy these Vegan Pumpkin Muffins, Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins, Vegan Banana Muffins, and Vegan Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins as well! These bakery-style vegan apple muffins are no ordinary muffins. They’re more like a mix between my Vegan Apple Crumble and Apple Fritter Bread! The muffin batter is loaded with chopped apples and cinnamon, then topped with a sweet brown sugar crumble. Bake until tall and fluffy and finish them with a drizzle of the easy vanilla glaze! With sweet and comforting flavors in each bite, these apple cinnamon muffins are the best and most decadent fall breakfast or dessert.
What I love about these apple muffins
The tender, moist texture – These are the softest, most tender muffins. You won’t be able to stop at just one! Plenty of apples throughout and the crumb topping – The crumb topping takes these muffins to the next level! And there are fresh apple pieces in every bite. Surprisingly easy and quick to make – The muffins are easy to make in 1 bowl and the crumble/icing mix up super quick with minimal ingredients. They might look fancy but they couldn’t be easier to make!
How to make vegan apple muffins
Make the flax eggs by stirring the ground flaxseeds and water together in a small bowl. Set aside to thicken. Whisk the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour the melted vegan butter, oat milk, vanilla, and flax eggs into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix the muffin batter! The more you work the batter, the more dense the muffins will be. Only stir the wet and dry mixtures together until all of the dry flour is incorporated. Next, use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to fold the chopped apples into the batter. Fill the muffin liners with the prepared batter. Sprinkle the crumb topping on top of each muffin. Bake the apple muffins first at 425ºF for 5 minutes, then at 350ºF for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Baking tip: Baking the muffins first at a high temperature for a short amount of time yields taller, more bountiful muffins! Meanwhile, make the icing by whisking the powdered sugar, vanilla, and non-dairy milk in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle the vanilla icing over the warm or cooled muffins. Enjoy!
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