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Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins

A vegan cranberry muffin with a hint of orange and spice!

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, gluten free, vegan
Keyword cranberry orange muffin, vegan cranberry muffins, vegan cranberry orange muffins
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 219 kcal
Author Monica Davis | The Hidden Veggies

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour (I like 1 cup white and 1 cup whole wheat flour)
  • 2/3 cup vegan sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or 1/2 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Wet ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup soy milk or any plant-based milk of choice
  • 1 cup apple sauce
  • 1/3 cup oil (any neutral flavored oil will work) or sub with 1/3 cup more applesauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract

For the orange glaze: (optional)

  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare muffin tins with either spray oil or cupcake liners.

  2.  Measure out all the dry ingredients ( 2 cups flour, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1 cup dried cranberries) and add them to a mixing bowl.

  3. In a separate container (I like to use a large measuring cup) add all the wet ingredients. (3/4 cup milk of choice, 1 cup apple sauce, 1/3 cup oil, 1 1/2 tsp orange extract)

  4. Give the wet ingredients a good stir and then pour them into the dry mixture and dried cranberries.

  5. Stir with a spatula until it forms a smooth batter and then immediately fill the cupcake tins.

  6.  Place in oven and turn down the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).

  7. Bake for 18 minutes and then allow to cool before adding orange glaze if desired.

For the orange glaze:

  1. Mix the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange extract in a small bowl until smooth, then drizzle over top of the cool muffins.

Recipe Notes

  • Be sure to spoon measure your flour, so you have an accurate measurement. 
  • You can add a little orange zest to the muffin batter and/or the glaze for a stronger orange flavor.
  • Make sure to pre-heat your oven to 400° F (200°C) and that it has reached that temperature before putting your muffins in the oven or they will not rise as much.
  • Make sure your baking powder has not expired, or it will not rise well and you will have flat muffins.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 219 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Sodium 160mg7%
Potassium 182mg5%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg2%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.