VEGAN ZUCCHINI APPLESAUCE MUFFINS

Vegan Zucchini Applesauce Muffins image

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1/3 cup water
2 cups 250 grams white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil (can sub melted coconut oil)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (can sub dark brown sugar)
1 cup grated zucchini
3 tablespoons rolled oats
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the cups of a standard-size muffin pan - either with oil or your favorite non-stick spray.
Add the ground flaxseed and the water to a medium bowl. Whisk together and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
Add the flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to a large bowl. Mix together with a whisk until blended.
Add the applesauce, canola oil, almond milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the flaxseed mixture. Mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Mix just until blended. Fold in the zucchini.
Divide the batter between the 12 muffin cups. I like to use an ice cream scoop for this - so easy!
Make the topping. In a small bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle it over the muffin batter in the cups.
Bake until the tops spring back when poked and a toothpick inserted into the muffin centers comes out clean, 15-18 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool. Serve.
Muffins keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days.