Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Moist Vegan Lemon Muffins that are perfect for brightening up your mornings or adding a sweet touch to any special occasion. These muffins are bursting with zesty lemon flavor, showcasing a fluffy texture and large bakery-style tops topped with crunchy pearl sugar. Ideal for brunch, as a snack, or even dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that everyone will be impressed with these delicious treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons lemon zest
- 60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 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
- Optional: pearl sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and prepare muffin trays with liners.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar with lemon zest until fragrant.
- Combine soy milk and lemon juice to create vegan buttermilk; let it thicken.
- Whisk together flavored sugar, olive oil, vegan yogurt, and vanilla; add buttermilk mixture.
- In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin liners to the top with batter and sprinkle with crumb topping (if desired).
- Bake for the first five minutes at high heat, then lower temperature for an additional fifteen minutes until golden.
- Cool on a rack before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg