Vegan carrot and blood orange muffins

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These vegan carrot and blood orange muffins are soft and moist, even the next day. They go perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. You can bake them in an air fryer too, using the βbakeβ setting at 180C for 20 minutes. When they are cool, you could ice them with an orange glaze or top them with vegan buttercream, cream cheese etc.
Ingredients
- 1Β cupΒ plant-based milk
- 1Β teaspoonΒ apple cider vinegar
- 2Β teaspoonsΒ ground flaxseed
- 2Β cupsΒ whole wheat flour
- Β½Β cupΒ light brown sugar
- 2Β teaspoonΒ baking powder
- 2Β teaspoonsΒ ground cinnamon
- Β½Β teaspoonΒ ground ginger
- 5Β Tbsp sunflowerΒ oil
- 1Β tspΒ vanilla extract
- 1 blood orange, zested
- 2 medium carrots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190Β°C. Place 12 silicon muffin case on a baking tray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar and ground flaxseed. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a larger bowl, combine the white whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger.
- Add the oil to the milky mixture, then the vanilla extract and orange zest. Mix well, then add this to the flour and combine gently.
- Cut the orange into small chunks and remove the white membrane. Add the orange flesh and any juice to the batter.
- Grate the carrots and add to the batter.
- Stir the batter gently until just combined. Donβt over-mix!
- Spoon the batter into the cases, then put the tray into the oven and bake the muffins for about 25 minutes, until golden.
- Let the muffins cool before serving.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Bake - Breakfast - Cupcakes & Muffins - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Snacks
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Afternoon Tea - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Citrus - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Egg Free - Healthy - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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