Vegan Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Oct 3, 2020 | Desserts, Vegan Baking, Vegan Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

By: Paul & Sarah
Vegan pumpkin muffins are always the first thing we think of when the leaves start to change colors at the first sign of Fall. These vegan muffins are so moist and flavorful and with no oil! This recipe has been adapted from The Joy of Vegan Baking.

Servings: 18

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
½ cup water
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 ¼ cups unsweetened applesauce
1 can pumpkin puree (14 ounces)
3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
¾ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

I find that when you're making vegan pumpkin muffins, applesauce works wonders to replace oil that you might find in other recipes. Plant-based pumpkin muffins should be healthy and taste good at the same time! I think you'll agree once you taste this recipe. We also like to add raisins and walnuts to give them more substance and have even heard of people adding chocolate chips! 😮

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Lightly oil a 12-count muffin pan.
3. In a food processor or with an electric hand mixer, whip together the flaxseed and water until thick and with an egg-like consistency.
4. In a large bowl, stir to combine the flaxseed mixture, sugar, molasses, unsweetened applesauce, and pumpkin puree.
5. In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the large bowl of wet ingredients and stir until just combined. If using raisins or walnuts, stir these in at this time.
7. Pour into the muffin pan until evenly distributed.
8. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the muffins comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the muffin pan for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
10. Ready to be served or store for later. Enjoy!