Get ready to fall in love with these Vegan Apple Streusel Muffins—a delightful fusion of warm spices, tender apples, and a buttery, crumbly topping that's entirely plant-based! Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, these moist muffins are made with unsweetened applesauce and almond milk for a dairy-free twist while diced apples add bursts of fruity sweetness in every bite. Topped with a golden-brown streusel made from brown sugar, cinnamon, and vegan butter, they offer the perfect balance of soft and crunchy textures. Easy to whip up in just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe delivers 12 irresistible muffins that are both vegan-friendly and utterly indulgent. Whether you're embracing a plant-based lifestyle or simply looking for a healthier treat, these muffins are sure to impress!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with oil.
In a small bowl, mix the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle and create vegan buttermilk.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the vegan buttermilk, sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold the diced apples into the batter gently to ensure even distribution.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
To make the streusel, combine the brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, vegan butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until it forms a crumbly texture.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over the top of each muffin.
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy these delicious vegan apple streusel muffins!
Calories |
3182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 109.5 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2529 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 534.8 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 284.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 823 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.