Learn how to make delicious vegan banana muffins. This recipe uses simple plant-based swaps for a moist and flavorful treat.
Author:Lena Walker
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 muffins
Category:Baking
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
3 tablespoons water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe mashed bananas
1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens into a gel-like consistency. This is your flax egg.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
Stir in the flax egg and the non-dairy milk.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
In a small cup, mix the apple cider vinegar with the non-dairy milk. Let it sit for a minute to curdle slightly.
Add the curdled non-dairy milk to the batter and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The batter should be thick.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
You can add chopped nuts or vegan chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.