Homemade Muffins

These are our favorite muffins! Dairy and oil free!

Muffins are a delicious and popular baked good that can be made healthier by making small changes to the recipe. One way to do this is by cutting out dairy and oil, which can help reduce calories. Instead of using oil, try using applesauce as a substitute. This not only reduces the fat content but also makes the muffins moist and flavorful.

These muffins can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a quick and convenient snack. Make a bunch of these for the week for school lunches or afternoon snacks. For an added protein boost, consider adding a scoop of high-quality, plant-based protein powder.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or bananas, or chocolate chips)*

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a standard muffin pan with liners (if desired) and spray them lightly with oil.
• Combine the milk and apple cider vinegar in a measuring cup and set aside to curdle. This is your "buttermilk".
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cornstarch.
• Pour in the milk/vinegar mixture, applesauce and vanilla. Stir with a large spoon to combine, but do not over mix. Some small lumps are fine.
• Fold in the blueberries or chocolate chips (or whatever other mix ins), gently. Using a small measuring cup or ice cream scoop, add batter to the liners in the pan 3/4 of the way full. Top with a few extra blueberries or chocolate chips if desired.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes in the pan, then move to a cooling rack. Eat and enjoy!
• Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days. You can also freeze them by wrapping them in plastic wrap and placing them in a large freezer bag.

*Note: You can add mashed bananas in this instead of the other mix ins to make banana muffins. Just mash about 2 medium bananas and follow recipe the same.