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    Vegan Oatmeal Muffins

    Published: February 22, 2020 | 4:33 am, Modified: Aug 17, 2022 by Connie Edwards McGaughy This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Vegan oatmeal muffins ☀️ Mornings just got brighter with these delicious plant based and oil-free oatmeal muffins. Lightly sweet and so satisfying, you'll feel great starting your day off right!

    vegan oatmeal muffins

    Oatmeal muffins are perfect to nibble on over a leisurely cup of coffee or tea or as a quick grab & go breakfast on the run. Loaded with the goodness of oats, 100 % vegan and oil-free, you can enjoy these vegan oatmeal muffins, 100% guilt-free! This recipe can also be prepared gluten-free. See my notes on the recipe below.

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    How to make vegan oatmeal muffins

    We wanted to create a super yummy plant based oatmeal muffin recipe that had just the right texture and was 100% oil-free. Subtly sweet and full of flavor, with just enough spice with cinnamon and nutmeg, and a bright splash of fresh lemon and zest. This recipe is ideally suited to add other ingredients of your liking, such as:

    🥕Variations

    • Blueberries
    • Fresh or dried cranberries
    • Raisins
    • Dried cherries
    • Walnuts or pecans
    • Coconut
    • Diced apples
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    vegan oatmeal muffins

    Ingredients

    • Non-dairy milk
    • Quick cook oats
    • All-purpose flour
    • Baking powder
    • Baking soda
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Salt
    • Brown sugar
    • Vegan egg replacer
    • Vanilla
    • Apple sauce
    • Lemon juice
    • Lemon zest

    🥕See the printable recipe below for complete details.

    Vegan oatmeal muffins

    How to make this recipe gluten-free

    🥕NOTE: If you would like to make gluten-free muffins, simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour of your choice, or you can make your own using this blend:

    • 3 cups white rice flour
    • 3 cups potato starch
    • 2 cups sorghum flour
    • 4 teaspoon xanthan gum

    Whisk together in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container or at room temperature up to 3 months.

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    vegan banana oat muffins

    Vegan Oatmeal Muffins

    Connie🥕
    Mornings just got brighter with these delicious & nutritious all vegan and oil-free oatmeal muffins. This recipe is easy to adjust to make it gluten-free (see notes at the bottom of the recipe). Moist, lightly sweet and satisfying, you'll feel great starting your day off right!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 22 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, oil-free, Plant Based, Vegan, whole food
    Servings 12
    Calories 97 kcal

    Equipment

    • Medium mixing bowl
    • large bowl
    • Measuring cup
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wire whisk
    • One rubber or silicone spatula
    • Cupcake/muffin pan
    • cupcake liners

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 C non-dairy milk
    • 1 C oats
    • 1-½ C all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ C apple sauce
    • ½ C brown sugar packed
    • 1 vegan egg replacer equivalent of one egg using vegan egg replacer
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425°
    • Fill muffin pan with paper liners
    • Soak oatmeal in milk for at least 10 minutes
    • In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients (except sugar). Make a well in the center.
    • In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine sugar and all wet ingredients and lemon zest
    • Add wet ingredients plus the oat and milk mixture to dry, stirring until just combined. Add any extra ingredients to batter. Don't over stir.
    • Spoon batter evenly into the 12 cups. Sprinkle top of each with a pinch of rolled oats and granulated sugar, if desired.
    • Bake on center rack in oven, at 425° for 5 minutes. Lower heat to 350° and continue baking for 16-17 minutes.
    • When ready, muffins should be golden-brown on top and the centers spring back when lightly pressed.
    • Allow muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing from muffin tin. Place on wire rack to continue cooling.

    Notes

    🥕If you add frozen blueberries, dust them in flour before adding to the batter. It helps keep them from sinking and from discoloring the batter.
    🥕We used applesauce instead of oil in these marvelous muffins. You can add a light vegetable or coconut oil if you want a fluffier texture by replacing the applesauce with oil. 
    🥕To make gluten-free muffins, simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour of your choice. This is a brand I have used and recommend for gluten-free flour.
    🥕Nutritional values will vary depending on any additional or alternate ingredients not listed not the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 156mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Connie Edwards McGaughy

      January 19, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      Who doesn't love muffins? Particularly oatmeal muffins! You can enjoy indulging in this delish oil-free recipe!

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