Vegan Blueberry Muffins (Healthy, Easy)

caitlinbrae — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:59:28 +0000

Vegan blueberry muffins are bursting with blueberries and made with wholesome ingredients! With 9 simple ingredients you can have yourself a batch of delicious homemade blueberry muffins.

Vegan blueberry muffins

These vegan blueberry muffins are wholesome, soft, and moist. They are bursting with juicy blueberries and have a hint of rich chocolate flavor.

I don’t have many vegan muffin recipes on my blog, so I figured it was about time to start testing some! I always keep a large bag of frozen wild blueberries in my freezer, so it was a no brainer: homemade vegan blueberry muffins!

My favorite way to enjoy these vegan blueberry muffins is with a hot cup of coffee. They also make the perfect grab and go snack, or they can easily be packed into lunchboxes. Any which way they are enjoyed, they will be simply, delicious!

Ingredients in this vegan muffin recipe

You will need the below ingredients to make this vegan muffin recipe.

White whole wheat flour
Baking powder and baking soda
Coconut sugar sweetens this recipe up!
Almond milk adds liquid and moisture
Applesauce adds moisture and replaces the baking fat in this recipe
Vanilla extract helps bring out the flavor in these vegan muffins
Apple cider vinegar OR lemon juice can be used
Blueberries
Chocolate chips

What makes these muffins healthy?

Firstly, they are made with white whole wheat flour. White whole wheat flour is the main flour in this recipe. It is whole grain and mild in flavor which makes it great for baking! It is also rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals.

Secondly, they are made with unsweetened applesauce. Applesauce is a great substitute for oil in baking! It helps keep these muffins moist without adding the extra fats that can come from oil.

Thirdly, These muffins are loaded with blueberries. Blueberries contain so many vitamins and antioxidants and can provide many health benefits!

Lastly, this vegan blueberry muffin recipe is sweetened with coconut sugar. Coconut sugar is an all natural, plant based sweetener.

Why you’ll love these homemade blueberry muffins

Here are a few reasons why you’ll love these homemade blueberry muffins:

These muffins are vegan!
This recipe is made with wholesome ingredients.
They are bursting with blueberries and chocolate.
Vegan blueberry muffins are so easy to make.

How to make blueberry chocolate chip muffins

Follow the below steps to make these blueberry chocolate chip muffins:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. And grease your muffin tin or line it with baking cups.

Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl whisk the almond milk, coconut sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar.

Add in the dry ingredients. Fold in the flour, baking powder and baking soda into the wet ingredients.

Fold in blueberries. Carefully mix in the blueberries – don’t over mix! If you’re adding chocolate chips, mix them in now too.

Bake! Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pan and bake for 18-22 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use fresh or frozen blueberries?

Yes, you can use either! However, I prefer using frozen. Simply stir 1 cup of frozen blueberries into the batter just like you would if they were fresh.

What makes these blueberry muffins vegan?

This blueberry muffin recipe does not have any animal, dairy or egg products.

Are they these blueberry muffins healthy?

These muffins have 130 calories and are made with white whole wheat flour!

Other vegan recipes you’ll love

If you like these vegan blueberry muffins, certainly give these other vegan recipes a try!

The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins

Vegan Lemon Loaf

Cannellini Bean Veggie Burgers

Vegan Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Vegan blueberry muffin substitutes

These vegan blueberry muffins are definitely versatile! So feel free to use the substitutions below.

Substitute white sugar or brown sugar for the coconut sugar.

Use white flour instead of white whole wheat flour.

Instead of applesauce you can use melted butter or a neutral oil.

Lastly, you can omit the chocolate chips and add any mix ins you prefer! For example: nuts, raisins, or white chocolate.

Love these vegan blueberry muffins?

Please let me know how you like these muffins in the comments! I love to hear your feedback.

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