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Vegan Apple Walnut Muffins with Streusel Topping

Riri's Recipes
These vegan apple walnut muffins with streusel topping are truly what dreams are made of. They are incredibly fluffy, have just the right amount of sweetness to them, and have a delicious streusel crumble on top that will make your mouth water!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 apples, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Streusel Topping

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup +1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Line a muffin tray with muffin liners or spray with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugars until well combined.
  • Next, add in almond milk, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and salt and whisk together.
  • Add in flour and baking powder and whisk until no clumps remain.
  • Add in chopped apples and walnuts and stir with a spatula until apple pieces and walnuts are mixed well into the batter.

How to make Cinnamon Streusel crumble topping

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, softened butter, flour, cinnamon, and oats and mix well with your hands. Try to squish the butter together between your fingers to get nice buttery/sugar chunks in your hands.

Baking the muffins

  • Using a cookie scooper, spoon the batter evenly into each muffin liner and fill all the way to the top. Sprinkle your crumble over each muffin before placing in the oven.
  • Place tray in the oven and bake for 35 minutes at 375ºF or until muffins are golden brown on top.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

How to store: Place muffins in a container in the fridge for up to one week. 
These muffins can also be frozen for up to one month. 
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