40+ Easy Vegan Muffin Recipes (Healthy!)

Looking for healthy Vegan Muffin Recipes? Keep reading, then! In this article you will find the best dairy-free, egg-free and guilt-free treat with chocolate, blueberry, oatmeal, banana, pumpkin, apples and so on!

 

What is a vegan muffin made of?

An average vegan muffin consists of flour, sugar, plant milk, applesauce, apple cider vinegar, egg-replacement…etc. Basically, the same ingredients as a regular muffin, except for the eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products.

 

Vegan Muffin Recipes

For more tasty vegan treats, see our vegan bunch, vegan puff pastry recipes, vegan tea party, vegan brownies and vegan mug cake recipes roundups.

 

Easy Vegan Muffin Recipes

1. Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffin

vegan muffin recipes
Photo: Mom on Timeout

Sometimes, a single dose of chocolate just isn’t enough. That’s why you need to belly up to the bar and demand a double chocolate muffin. The extra chocolate, along with banana and applesauce, makes them super rich and decadent.

 

2. Vegan Spinach Muffin

easy vegan muffin recipes
Photo: Emilie Eats

In zucchini bread, you don’t really taste the zucchini. Similarly, in these spinach muffins, you can’t taste any spinach. The nutrients are in there but all you’ll taste is a sweet, fluffy muffin.

 

3. Vegan Apple Oatmeal Muffin

vegan muffin recipes
Photo: Bakerita

Apple and oatmeal have always been a winning combination, but here, the apples are really the star of the show. There are sautéed pieces, apple cider and applesauce in these gluten-free muffins, each giving their all.

 

4. Blueberry Banana Power Muffin

Vegan Blueberry Banana Power Muffin
Photo: The Glowing Fridge

What makes these Blueberry Banana Power Muffins so powerful? They are oil and refined sugar-free while having hemp, flax seeds and oats for nutrition. Oh, and the blueberries and bananas more than take care of the yumminess.

 

5. Vegan Orange Cranberry Oatmeal Muffin

vegan muffin recipes
Photo: The Healthy Apple

A gluten-free muffin for breakfast? Sure. How about another for a mid-morning snack? Maybe a couple for lunch or for after school. You’d better bake a lot of these orange cranberry and oatmeal muffins — they’re perfect anytime!

 

6. Vegan Gingerbread Muffin

Vegan Gingerbread Muffin
Photo: Food Faith Fitness

Attention gingerbread fans! Believe me when I tell you that this five-ingredient gingerbread muffin is among the easiest recipes you’ll ever make. The muffins are fluffy, warm and spicy and they taste like Christmas.

 

7. Vegan Strawberry N’ Cream Muffin

Vegan Strawberry N' Cream Muffin
Photo: My Darling Vegan

Buttermilk and strawberries are made for each other, but what if you’re a vegan? Create your own buttermilk with apple cider vinegar and soy milk! Then put it in your muffin batter to make a tender and delicious muffin.

 

8. Chocolate Espresso Muffin

Vegan Chocolate Espresso Muffin
Photo: Vanilla Crunnch

I sampled an espresso infused chocolate muffin and wondered why coffee and chocolate work so well together. One is bitter and brash while the other is sweet and mellow. Is that why? I’ll have to eat another to find out.

 

9. Vegan Lemon Zucchini Muffin

Vegan Lemon Zucchini Muffin
Photo: Fannetastic Food

Made with whole wheat flour and a pile of zucchini, these muffins are guiltless pleasures. Pro tip – if you’ve never added lemon zest and juice to your zucchini baked goods, you’re missing out.

 

10. Oat Flour Almond Butter Banana Muffin

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Photo: Running with Spoons

Put away the flour, refined sugar and oil — you won’t need any of it for these tasty muffins. The bananas, oats and almond milk do the heavy lifting in this recipe. Get ready for healthy treats everyone will enjoy.

 

11. Ginger Peach Muffin

Vegan Ginger Peach Muffin
Photo: Sweet Like Cocoa

This might be a little specific, but if you’re a vegan with only one bowl who has barely an hour to spare and are desperately hungry for a ginger peach muffin, I think you’ve hit the jackpot!

 

12. Chunky Monkey Chocolate Banana Muffin

Vegan Chunky Monkey Chocolate Banana Muffin
Photo: Veganosity

If you’re searching for a muffin recipe that will please kids and adults alike, look no further. There isn’t a soul who won’t be delighted by the chocolate and banana in this Chunky Monkey muffin.

 

13. Vegan Toffee Apple Muffin

Vegan Toffee Apple Muffin
Photo: Living On Leaves

Folks, I present a vegan toffee and apple muffin that has managed to not to have any refined sugar at all. What it does have are chunks of warm, spiced apples and a sweet crumble topping.

 

14. Lemon Blueberry Muffin

Vegan Lemon Blueberry Muffin
Photo: Vegan Heaven

Ah, lemon and blueberry — one’s a little tart and one’s a little sweet. You’ll have to be careful not to get carried away when eating these delightful little muffins — they’re so darn scrumptious!

 

15. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin

Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin
Photo: Averie Cooks

Maybe it’s because they’re both Halloween flavors, but pumpkin and chocolate just seem to go together. The best thing about this recipe? You can whisk it together without having to use a mixer.

 

16. Rhubarb & Ginger Muffin

Vegan Rhubarb & Ginger Muffin
Photo: Wallflower Kitchen

Rhubarb has a devoted following but others are skeptical. When its tartness is paired with a sweeter and spicier ingredient like ginger, you have a flavor interaction that may just convert those nonbelievers.

 

17. Vegan Blueberry Muffin (Sugar Free)

Vegan Blueberry Muffin (Sugar Free)
Photo: The Big Man’s World

These easy as can be muffins might not have any fat or sugar but they are packed with plenty of juicy, sweet blueberries. This one-bowl recipe is a time-saving, breakfast making delight.

 

18. Vegan Applesauce Muffin

Vegan Applesauce Muffin
Photo: The Pretty Bee

In less than 30 minutes, you can be sliding piping-hot applesauce muffins out of the oven. Breakfast has never been so healthy and delicious. These muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients that taste great!

 

19. Sticky Cinnamon Bun Muffin

Admit it. Being a healthy vegan can be difficult, especially when you catch a whiff of a freshly baked cinnamon roll. Here is the cure! These muffins have the same flavor profile but are actually super healthy.

 

Vegan Muffin Recipes for Breakfast

20. Matcha Latte Mini Muffin

Vegan Muffin Recipes for Breakfast
Photo: Go Dairy-free

Finding a plant-based, dairy-free and whole grain muffin sounds like it might be a challenge. Finding one with the fashionable flavor of matcha latte might be impossible, right? Wrong! These delicious mini muffins are everything you knew they would be.

 

21. Vegan Raspberry Jam Almond Butter Muffin

Vegan Raspberry Jam Almond Butter Muffin
Photo: Recipe Runner

Craving a fruit muffin but don’t have any fresh fruit on hand? Don’t panic! Open up some raspberry jam and swirl it into the almond butter muffin batter. Your fruit fix will be only 12 minutes away.

 

22. Apple and Granola Breakfast Muffin

Vegan Muffin Recipes for Breakfast
Photo: Anna Banana

Should you have granola for breakfast or should you have an apple muffin? Why choose when you can have both? These apple and granola muffins check both boxes of delicious.

 

Gluten-Free Vegan Muffin Recipes

23. Vegan Cranberry and Orange Muffin

Gluten-Free Vegan Muffin Recipes
Photo: The Vegan 8

There’s something about a zing of citrus that really starts the day right. These cranberry orange muffins have orange juice in the muffin and in the glaze. If you’re not a cranberry fan, you can use chocolate instead.

 

24. Avocado Matcha Muffin

Vegan Avocado Matcha Muffin
Photo: Feasting on Fruit

Green can mean eco-friendly or it can signal envy but when it comes to these muffins, green can also mean delicious. Matcha and avocado seems like an unusual combination, but just try it. Earthy and unctuous, these muffins will disappear fast.

 

25. Nutty Mint Chocolate Muffin

Vegan Nutty Mint Chocolate Muffin
Photo: Skinny Fitalicious

These muffins have nuts, they have mint and they have chocolate. You know what they don’t have? A lot of calories and gluten! They’re also vegan, so help yourself to as many as you’d like.

 

26. Vegan Banana Hemp Seed Muffin

banana hemp seed muffin
Photo: Pure Ella

Some banana muffins seem healthy but it turns out that they’re loaded with sugar and fat. Not this one! This muffin is the all-natural real deal and is legitimately vegan and gluten-free.

 

27. Carrot Apple Muffin

Vegan Carrot Apple Muffin
Photo: Southern In Law

Most people keep carrots and apples on hand, so when you get a hankering for some muffins, why not put both ingredients to use? Can’t get the kids to eat enough carrots and apples? You can if they are disguised as muffins!

 

28. Flourless Sweet Potato Muffins

Vegan Flourless Sweet Potato Muffins
Photo: The Big Man’s World

A problem with baking is the kitchen mess afterwards. Try these sweet potato muffins. They’re easy, fast and can be made in a blender, so there’s hardly any clean up. They also have frosting, y’all!

 

Healthy Vegan Muffin Recipes

29. Skinny Pumpkin Quinoa Muffin

Healthy Vegan Muffin Recipes
Photo: Simply Quinoa

There are certain foods that you can just feel good about eating. These Skinny Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins fall into that category. Made with guilt-free ingredients, you can scarf down a whole pile of these and feel no regret afterwards.

 

30. Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Muffin

chocolate hazelnut muffin
Photo: Pass The Plants

Did someone say blender muffins? Yes, they did. I can combine all the ingredients for Double Chocolate Hazelnut Muffins in a blender, hit power and then pour? Sign me up for something that easy, please!

 

31. Carrot Cake Oat Muffin

Vegan Carrot Cake Oat Muffin
Photo: Emilie Eats

Let’s face it—everyone loves carrot cake. If you take those flavors, make a muffin and add some oats, you’ve got a winner that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch or for an afternoon snack.

 

High Protein Vegan Muffin Recipes

32. Chocolate Chip Protein Muffin

High Protein Vegan Muffin Recipes
Photo: The Big Man’s World

If you’re going to have a muffin, why not make it a protein-packed muffin? This recipe uses only 5 ingredients, including protein powder, and makes muffins that are naturally vegan, low carb, paleo, gluten-free and sugar-free.

 

Savory Vegan Muffin Recipes

33. Veggie Muffins

Savory Vegan Muffin Recipes
Photo: Rainbow Nourishments

 

34. Sweet Potato and Herb Muffins

Sweet Potato and Herb Muffins
Photo: Feasting On Fruit

 

35. Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins

Savory Vegan Muffin Recipes
Photo: This Savory Vegan

 

36. Savory Tofu Muffins

Savory Tofu Muffins
Photo: The Hidden Veggies

 

37. Gluten-Free Savory Muffins

Gluten-Free Savory Muffins
Photo: Vancouver with Love

 

38. Chickpea Flour Muffins

Chickpea Flour Muffins
Photo: Food by Maria

 

39. Pesto Muffins

Pesto Muffins
Photo: Wallflower Kitchen

 

40. Zucchini and Carrot Muffins

Zucchini and Carrot Muffins
Photo: Forkful of Plants

 

41. Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Jalapeno Corn Muffins
Photo: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures

 

Vegan Muffin Recipes FAQ

Which muffin mixes are vegan?

Luckily, there are several vegan muffin mixes that you buy, if you don’t feel like baking them from scratch. The following brands sell them: Miss Jones Baking Co., Simple Mills, Bob’s Red Mill, Lakanto and Vegan Knife.

How long do vegan muffins last?

Most vegan muffins will be fresh for up to 4 days, if stored correctly. Keep them in an airtight container away from the sun, or in a cool, dry place.

Why did my vegan muffins sink?

There are a few possibilities: you either used too much rising agent, you didn’t bake the muffins long enough, your oven is too hot or you may have overfilled your pan. When baking vegan muffins, always make sure to carefully follow the recipe and read the blogger’s recommendation for tools and temperatures.

Why are my vegan muffins dense?

Overmixing your batter, not using the right egg substitutes, or putting too much liquid or flour in the batter can all be reasons for a dense vegan cake.

 

What are your favorite healthy vegan muffin recipes?

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40+ Easy Vegan Muffin Recipes (Healthy!)

These healthy Vegan Muffin Recipes are the best guilt-free treats with chocolate, blueberry, oatmeal and so on! The perfect dairy-free & egg-free breakfast.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Mira M.

Ingredients

  • oat flour
  • apple sauce
  • almond butter
  • spinach

Instructions

  • Choose your favorite vegan muffin from the list.
  • Click on the name to get to the recipe.
  • Happy baking!

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Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
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4 thoughts on “40+ Easy Vegan Muffin Recipes (Healthy!)”

  1. 5 stars
    Muffins for breakfast… I like your way of thinking ? I can’t wait to try these. I have to admit, I’m a bit bored of oatmeal and smoothie.

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