Description
Moist Vegan Lemon Muffins are a delightful, fluffy treat that boast a zesty lemon flavor, making them perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. These vegan-friendly muffins feature bakery-style tops with a crunchy crumb topping that will impress anyone who tries them. Ideal for brunches, gatherings, or a cozy afternoon tea, these muffins are not only delicious but also easy to make. With the option to customize by adding poppy seeds or berries, they cater to various tastes and preferences. Enjoy the bright citrus burst in every bite, making these muffins a lovely addition to your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons lemon zest
- 60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 180 ml soy milk
- 120 ml olive oil
- 120 g vegan Greek-style yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to fan-forced at 190°C (375°F).
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest, rubbing them together until fragrant.
- Mix soy milk and lemon juice in a jug; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add olive oil, yogurt, and vanilla to the flavored sugar; whisk until smooth. Stir in the vegan buttermilk mixture.
- In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; then fold into the wet mixture gently.
- Let batter rest for 30 minutes if desired for taller muffins.
- Line muffin trays with liners and fill each liner to the top with batter.
- Prepare crumb topping by mixing sugar with lemon zest and flour; add melted vegan butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle crumb topping over muffins before baking for 5 minutes at high heat; then lower temperature and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a rack before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg