Sweet little muffins may be one of the most ideal breakfast ideas. You can fill them or top them however you like. They are also a fun after school snack for the kids.
Every time I make muffins I ask myself why I don’t bake them more often. My son thinks they are cupcakes because I line the tins with paper cups. I tell him, “They’re muffins.” He tells me, “They have that paper thing around them like a cupcake. I peel them and eat them. They are cupcakes.” He has a good point.
I’ve been having fun this past year dabbling with some vegan baking recipes. I thought this would be the perfect recipe to veganize. You just sub out the butter with oil and the eggs with applesauce. The result is a very moist and wonderful muffin. I adore streusel topped any thing and thought it would be ideal for this lovely muffin that has orange marmalade folded into it.
The smell of cinnamon wafting through the house was heavenly. The only problem with muffins is that they’re small which means you’re more inclined to eat more than one!
Vegan Orange Marmalade Muffins
adapted from: The Ultimate Muffin Book
yield: about 18 muffins
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup almond milk (or your favorite milk dairy or non-dairy)
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tsp. vanilla
3 tablespoons Cointreau (or orange juice)
Streusel Topping:
5 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoon cold margarine (I use Earth Balance)
Directions:
Set the pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Baker Street says
August 27, 2012 at 1:25 pmOh YAY! So glad you could bake with us this week and your post made it despite the storm! Like the idea of doing a vegan version and the streusel on top is just perfect!
Asmita says
August 27, 2012 at 2:07 pmYummy! These muffins look delicious!
Helene Dsouza says
August 27, 2012 at 2:48 pmmaybe some 30 years back they called cup cakes muffins. you son is cute. Apple sauce instead of eggs? that's new to me. I never thought of trying out vegan stuff, I always had the impression the flavors are jeopardized…
Looking at your muffins though, I feel like digging in, no matter if vegan or not. ^.^
Savoring Italy says
August 27, 2012 at 3:29 pmSo he's not so wrong;)The flavor isn't compromised at all. I was always worried not about flavor, but about consistency. I can say that all the vegan recipes I've baked have been very moist (and also full of flavor:). Thank you, Helene!
Kristina @ spabettie says
August 27, 2012 at 3:45 pmI love these – I can almost smell them now! isn't it fun to get a fluffy moist cake with a vegan recipe? thanks for sharing, we love muffins here, bookmarked!
Paula-bellalimento says
August 27, 2012 at 3:56 pmThese would be so great with my cup of espresso right now!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
August 27, 2012 at 4:46 pmI love that you veganized this recipe. They look amazing, especially with that delicious streusel topping. Happy #MuffinMonday!
The KitchenMaid says
August 27, 2012 at 6:36 pmIt's not Monday here anymore, but I could certainly use one of these. Just a question – when I sub out oil or butter for a vege or apple puree (like the applesauce), the resulting product is often a bit tough (because fat is needed to tame the gluten, or something like that). Any ideas? Is it a matter of getting the balance right?
Kate@Diethood says
August 27, 2012 at 6:39 pmYUMMO! I want to bite off the streusel topping first, then I'll finish off the rest… 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
August 27, 2012 at 7:43 pmI love all muffins and the orange marmalade is just perfect here! 🙂
Lizzy Do says
August 27, 2012 at 9:05 pmYou are one busy baker! These muffins look fantastic…a little streusel is always welcome 🙂
Marina@Picnic at Marina says
August 27, 2012 at 9:45 pmI didn't know it's muffin Monday, I would bake some too. Oh well, I will enjoy looking at your's 🙂
Lisa says
August 27, 2012 at 10:45 pmI need to bake something vegan for once in my life – on purpose! These look marvelous, Lora! I'd love to try them with raspberry jam!
Shulie says
August 28, 2012 at 12:04 amPretty incredible the height you achieved for a vegan muffin. I used to bake muffins more often when S was home but now seldom. Ooh & is Earth Balance margarine better? I didn't know. Many recipes growing up used margarine so good to know!!:)
Jen @ Savory Simple says
August 28, 2012 at 12:42 amThese sounds so flavorful! I love well made vegan baked goods and these turned out beautifully!
Anonymous says
August 28, 2012 at 2:06 amomggg! Wow! That looks delicious!! I can't believe it's vegan!! And I love that you used Applesauce too!! It's my new favourite ingredient!
Vicki @ WITK says
August 28, 2012 at 2:43 amI haven't made muffins in forever! These look like they would be great anytime of the day.
Swathi Iyer says
August 28, 2012 at 3:09 amLooks delicious love this vegan marmalade muffins.
Jamie says
August 28, 2012 at 6:48 amDelicious! You are right, we don't make muffins often enough – they really are the best breakfast and snack – and I am partial to anything citrussy and anything with streusel. I love these!
Munatycooking says
August 28, 2012 at 7:03 amNo way! I can't believe it's vegan 🙂 The muffins look delicious and moist. You've done a great job.
Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says
August 28, 2012 at 3:14 pmWhat a perfect and delicious looking muffin 🙂
Happy Tuesday!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
August 29, 2012 at 1:19 amLora, these photos make me so hungry for muffins! They look so good.
Pacheco Patty says
August 29, 2012 at 2:38 amYour muffins look great, I'm curious if you miss the egg? Doesn't look like from your photos;-)
Stacy says
August 29, 2012 at 6:28 amI love the word veganize! I am often vegetarianizing recipes for my two daughters but never thought about what to call it. 🙂 These looks great and apple sauce is the perfect substitute for oil. I have also used mashed pumpkin to replace some or all of the butter with success.
SweetSugarBelle says
August 29, 2012 at 1:01 pmThese are beautiful, Lora! What I wouldn't give to have one now!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
August 29, 2012 at 1:32 pmI love muffins, this flavor sounds incredible! I never thought about subbing applesauce being a vegan alternative – I always just do it to cut calories and fat 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
August 29, 2012 at 1:33 pmI love muffins, and this sounds like a wonderful flavor. I never thought about applesauce being a vegan alternative, I always do it to save calories and fat 🙂
www.you-made-that.com says
August 29, 2012 at 3:03 pmVery nice recipe they look so good. Your son does have a pretty good argument there 🙂
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
August 29, 2012 at 7:05 pmThese muffins are so beautiful Lora! I'd love to eat muffins for breakfast if someone wakes up way earlier to bake them for me
Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says
August 29, 2012 at 11:12 pmWhat lovely muffins! With all of those wonderful ingredients who would ever know it is vegan. Nicely done!!!
Jen Laceda | Tartine and Apron Strings says
August 30, 2012 at 5:04 pmI don't know why I don't bake muffins more often as well! Oh yeah, I'm always pressed for time! Hahaha! Sometimes, it's just easier to peel a banana for breakfast! LOL! My 3 kids will really appreciate me more, though, if I made them these muffins! And I bet they wouldn't even know that they're vegan! Definitely pinning this recipe for future breakfasts…