Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Moist Vegan Lemon Muffins, the perfect treat for any time of day! These delightful muffins are bursting with zesty lemon flavor and feature a fluffy texture that will make each bite a joy. Topped with crunchy pearl sugar and a sweet crumb topping, they are not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert, these muffins will surely brighten your day and leave you craving more. Plus, they’re vegan-friendly, making them suitable for everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons lemon zest
- 60 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 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 your oven to fan-forced at 190°C (375°F). Line muffin trays with liners.
- In a bowl, rub granulated sugar with lemon zest until fragrant.
- Prepare vegan buttermilk by mixing soy milk with lemon juice and letting it sit.
- Combine flavored sugar with olive oil, yogurt, and vanilla; then mix in vegan buttermilk.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt before folding into the wet mixture.
- Let the batter rest for 30 minutes for taller muffin tops if desired.
- Fill muffin liners generously and sprinkle with crumb topping.
- Bake for the first five minutes at high heat, then reduce temperature for an additional fifteen minutes.
- Cool on a rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg