These vegan apple muffins with applesauce and shredded apple are tender, fluffy, moist, delicately spiced, and require just 8 base ingredients! Enjoy them mini or regular-sized and with several dietary and flavor variations!
In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, oil, sugar, apples, and vanilla in a bowl. Then add the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, raisins or vegan chocolate chips (if using), and walnuts (if using), and whisk until thoroughly combined.
Pour the batter into a greased muffin pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Notes
Measure the flour correctly: First, fluff it up in the flour bag using a fork/spoon, then use a spoon to transfer it to your measuring cup. Finally, use the back of a knife to level out the top of the measuring cup.
Don’t over-mix the muffin batter: Or the gluten will become overworked, and these eggless apple muffins may end up dense. A few small lumps are okay.
Adjust the apple texture: If you prefer bigger bites of apple, use a combination of shredded and finely diced apple (around ¼-inch cubes).