Vegan Coffee Cake Muffins

Name: Vegan Coffee Cake Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups spelt flour for the muffins; 3 tsp baking powder for the muffins; 3 tsp cinnamon for the muffins; 1/2 tsp salt for the muffins; 2 tbsp melted coconut oil for the muffins; 1/3 cup cane sugar for the muffins; 1 1/4 cups almond milk room temperature, for the muffins; 1 tsp vanilla extract for the muffins; 1/3 cup crushed raw unsalted walnuts for the crumble; 3 tbsp brown sugar for the crumble; 1/2 tsp cinnamon for the crumble; 1/4 tsp salt for the crumble; 1 tbsp hardened coconut oil for the crumble; Frozen blueberries optional

Soft cinnamon muffins with a walnut crumble hidden in the middle and piled on top — a vegan coffee cake in portable form.

DifficultyEasyTotal time35 minServes12

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Total35 min

Servings12

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

12-cup muffin pan
Large bowl
Medium bowl
Whisk
Sifter

Method

Preheat and prepare

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan.

Start the crumble

Combine walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumble.

Work in the coconut oil

Work in the hardened coconut oil with your fingers until crumbly.

Sift the dry ingredients

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Whisk the wet ingredients

In another bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, cane sugar, almond milk, and vanilla.

Combine

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until combined.

Fill the cups

Put a heaping tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup.

Add the middle layer

Add a little crumble and a few blueberries if using.

Top

Cover with the remaining batter and more crumble.

Bake

Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out nearly clean.

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Tips

NoteDon't skip the crumble in the middle. A topping is nice; finding another layer of cinnamon walnuts halfway through the muffin is nicer.

NoteAnd don't overmix the batter. Stop as soon as everything comes together.

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Nutrition

AllergensGluten, Tree Nuts

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Storage

Room temperature / FreezerAirtight up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze up to 2 months and warm as needed.

Frequently asked

Can I use all-purpose flour?+

Yes — spelt gives a slightly nuttier crumb, but all-purpose works just as well.

Do I have to sift the dry ingredients?+

It's worth it for a tender muffin. If you skip it, whisk the dry ingredients thoroughly instead.

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