Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins

Muffins wrapped in parchment paper stacked on top of a white plate.

5 from 5 votes

These cranberry orange muffins are sweet, light, and fluffy. They are easy to make and are fully vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free.

Prep Time8

Cook Time17

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: muffins

Calories: 248kcal

Author: Kelsey Riley

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 muffin tin
12 muffin liners

Ingredients

2 ¼ cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
½ cup orange juice
½ cup oat milk
½ cup apple sauce
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup coconut oil melted
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Melt the coconut oil so it is in liquid form and allow ingredients to come to room temperature.
In a large bowl, sift the flour then add the sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix together until well combined.
In a separate bowl mix together the wet ingredients including the oat milk, orange juice, olive oil, coconut oil, apple sauce, and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix together until just combined, be careful not to over-mix. Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
Transfer a large scoop of muffin mix into a lined muffin tray and fill each muffin liner to the top.
Place the muffin tray in the oven on the middle rack and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
At the 5 minute mark, reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue to bake for 12-14 additional minutes. Check the muffins frequently at the 12 minute mark to make sure they aren't burning or over baking. They are ready when the tops are a light golden and a toothpick comes out of the middle of the muffins clean.

Notes

Allow all ingredients to come to room temperature prior to mixing and baking.

Sifting the flour is important and will help you get a more accurate measurement.

Don't over-mix the muffins to ensure they have a lighter and less dense consistency.

Check the muffins frequently toward the end of baking to make sure they aren't over-baking.

Storage: Allow the muffins to sit at room temperature uncovered for at least 24 hours before storing in an airtight container to prevent moisture from getting trapped.

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