Cherry Muffins

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5 from 1 vote

Tender, lightly sweetened muffins packed with cherries and cranberries, made entirely without eggs or dairy.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot vegan soup, muffins, quick bread

Servings: muffins

Author: Stephanie Wise

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk or soy
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup flaxseed meal
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup cranberries frozen or fresh
½ cup cherries frozen or fresh
½ cup vegan granola

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Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper baking cups, spray lightly with cooking spray, and set aside.
Whisk together the milk and apple cider vinegar in a measuring cup or bowl and set aside.
Whisk together the flours, flaxseed meal, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, vegetable oil, and vanilla, then stir in the milk mixture.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients, and stir until just combined. Fold in the cranberries, cherries, and granola.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Yield: This recipe makes exactly 12 standard-size muffins.
Technique: Stir the batter only until it just comes together after adding the wet ingredients to the dry. A few streaks of flour are fine. Overmixing develops the gluten and deflates the baking soda lift, which is what gives these muffins their tender crumb.
Storage: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap them individually and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat from frozen, microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds.

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