These healthy vegan blueberry crumble muffins are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals. Bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a delightful crumble, these muffins are easy to make, nutritious, and utterly delicious. They’re perfect for breakfast on the go, a midday snack, or even a healthy dessert.
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Vegan Blueberry Muffins
These muffins aren’t just delicious; they’re packed with wholesome ingredients that make them a guilt-free treat:
- Vegan: This recipe uses plant-based ingredients, making it perfect for those following a vegan lifestyle or looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet.
- Healthier Indulgence: These muffins are made with whole wheat flour, oats, and minimal sugar, providing fiber and nutrients for sustained energy.
- Easy to Make: With simple instructions and readily available ingredients, these muffins are a breeze to whip up, even for beginner bakers.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
For the Crumble Topping:
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Vegan Blueberry Muffin Ingredients Laid Out on a Table
Let’s Get Baking!
Making the Muffins:
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula.
Making the Crumble:
- Combine crumble ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, chopped walnuts, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and cinnamon. Mix well until crumbly.
Assembling and Baking:
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Sprinkle with crumble: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the muffin batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Vegan Blueberry Muffin Batter Being Poured into Muffin Cups
Expert Tips for Perfect Muffins
From the kitchen of Chef Anya Green:
“For a more intense blueberry flavor, toss the blueberries in a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter. This will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom.”
“Don’t overmix the batter! Overmixing can lead to tough muffins. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.”
Freshly Baked Vegan Blueberry Muffins Cooling on Rack
Storing Your Delicious Muffins
Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. To enjoy frozen muffins, simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator or reheat in the microwave for a warm treat.
FAQs about Healthy Vegan Blueberry Crumble Muffins
Can I use a different type of flour?
While whole wheat flour is recommended for this recipe, you can substitute it with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for a gluten-free option. Keep in mind that this might slightly alter the texture of the muffins.
Can I use a sugar substitute?
Yes, you can use a sugar substitute like maple syrup or stevia to reduce the sugar content. However, keep in mind that this might slightly affect the browning and texture of the muffins.
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries. There is no need to thaw them before adding them to the batter.
How do I know when the muffins are done baking?
Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached, the muffins are done. If the toothpick comes out with wet batter, bake for a few more minutes.
Can I add nuts to the muffin batter?
Absolutely! Chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds would be delicious additions to the batter.
These healthy vegan blueberry crumble muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat that you can feel good about enjoying. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be baking up a batch of these irresistible muffins in no time.
