Vegan chestnut and marmalade muffins
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Background
These vegan chestnut and marmalade muffins are perfect for breakfast and afternoon tea. You can bake them in an air fryer too – set it to "bake" at 180C for 15-20 minutes. To make flax eggs, follow this recipe>>
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs
- 2 cups of flour
- ¾ cup muscovado sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cider vinegar
- 1 orange, zested & juiced
- 3 Tbsp marmalade
- ½ cup chopped chestnuts (vacuum-packed or roasted)
- To serve: icing sugar or 2 Tbsp warmed-up marmalade
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix the flax eggs and set aside.
- Mix the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Add the milk mixture, flax eggs, orange zest & juice and the oil and mix gently with a large wooden spoon. Add more plant-based milk, if the batter is too thick. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in the marmalade and the chopped chestnuts.
- Spoon the batter into silicon muffin cups or a muffin tray lined with paper cases, leaving enough space for the muffins to rise.
- Bake for 20–25 mins until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Transfer them to a wire rack and let them cool.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar or brush them with warmed-up marmalade glaze.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Air fryer - Bake - Breakfast - Cupcakes & Muffins - Everyday - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Snacks
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Afternoon Tea - Christmas - Halloween - Parties - Picnic - Valentine's Day
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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