7 Healthy Muffin Recipes
These Healthy Vegan Muffin Recipes are the perfect solution for breakfast on the go, and we’ve got flavors for everyone’s tastes including apple cinnamon, sweet potato, blueberry, chocolate zucchini, and more! They are oil-free and completely vegan and vegetarian.
Homemade muffins are SO much better than store-bought. Though many people love muffins, typically they’re full of added sugar, fat, and other unhealthy ingredients. But, that’s not the case with these healthy, plant-based, oil-free breakfast muffins!
We’ve got everything from oil-free applesauce muffins to vegan sweet potato muffins, and no one will ever believe that they are actually good for you unless you tell them!
Reasons you will love these recipes
- Wholesome and Guilt-Free: These healthy, oil-free vegan muffins are made with nutritious ingredients, making them a delicious and satisfying treat.
- Perfect for Any Time: Whether it’s breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these muffins are versatile and fit seamlessly into your day.
- Easy to Make: With simple steps and no need for oil, these muffins come together quickly and hassle-free.
What makes muffins healthy?
It’s all about the ingredients! These muffins are healthy because they are made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat and oat flour as well as fresh berries and even vegetables. Yes, you heard that right–VEGGIES!
But don’t be afraid because these muffins are perfectly sweet, and no one will ever know they are actually healthy.
Healthy muffin ingredients
There are quite a few varieties in this list of muffin recipes, and you’ll find that they all have similar wholesome ingredients in the list. What you won’t find is any milk, eggs, or butter.
- Flour- We use whole grain flour like wheat and spelt as well as gluten-free oat flour.
- Rising agents- A mixture of baking powder, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
- Sweeteners- Some of the sweeteners we use are date sugar, date paste, brown sugar, sucanat, and maple syrup.
- Spices- Cinnamon, allspice, and vanilla are commonly used.
- Plant Milk- These muffins are all made with plant milk such as almond, soy, and oat.
- Applesauce- It’s the secret ingredient that helps keep them moist. Purchase it or make your own applesauce.
- Veggies & Fruit- Apples, raisins, blueberries, zucchini, sweet potatoes, and more!
- Nuts- We love to add protein-packed nuts like walnuts and pecans to the batter.
What makes them rise?
Since we don’t use eggs, butter, or milk, it’s amazing that these healthy, low-fat muffins are able to rise to perfection and still be nice and moist.
It is a combination of baking powder, baking soda, salt, and apple cider vinegar that creates the fluffy rising stature of these muffins.
Because we use whole grain flour, they are a little denser than the sugary greasy variety.
Tips & substitutions
- Cooking time- Don’t overbake because it will cause dryness. Test for doneness by pushing a toothpick into the center of one of the muffins. When it comes out clean, the muffins are ready.
- Gluten-Free- Some of these muffins are already gluten-free, and this link to the Minimalist Baker will help adjust the others for those gluten-sensitive folks who want to give them a try.
- Storing- Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. While you’re at it, make a stash for the freezer so breakfast can be as easy as a quick heat-up in the microwave.
- Cupcakes- Even though muffins aren’t technically cupcakes, I’ve thrown in an amazing chocolate cupcake recipe that uses sweet potatoes as the main ingredient in the frosting. You’re welcome!
This is a growing list, so stay tuned for more amazing dairy-free and oil-free muffin recipes to come on my Muffin Recipe Page!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can replace oil in muffins with ingredients like applesauce, mashed bananas, or even non-dairy yogurt to provide moisture and texture. We have more tips for healthy baking without oil.
For fluffier muffins, make sure to use a good leavening agent like baking powder or baking soda, and be careful not to overmix the batter.
Yes, oil-free vegan muffins freeze well! Simply store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months and reheat as needed.
Healthy Vegan Muffin Recipes
These lower-calorie, oil-free dairy-free muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. Keep a stash in the freezer for grab-and-go hurried mornings.
Dark, moist, and scattered with raisins and fresh apple bits, these applesauce vegan muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. So scrumptious and easy to make, no one will ever guess they are actually healthy. Make ahead of time and freeze for quick breakfasts on the go!
In addition to the deliciously amazing flavor and texture of these vegan chocolate chip muffins, you will appreciate the simple wholesome ingredient list.
Fluffy and moist sweet potato batter swirled with apple sauce, raisins and cinnamon makes a dozen muffins that are packed with beta carotene and fiber. These vegan Sweet Potato Muffins are a welcome addition to any breakfast! Make ahead of time and freeze for quick breakfasts on the go!
Healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are made with wholesome ingredients and absolutely no eggs or dairy which makes them completely vegan and delicious!
These banana oatmeal vegan muffins are wholesomely delicious and gluten-free! They are packed with healthy ingredients like oat flour, bananas, applesauce, almond milk, and spices and can be served for breakfast, snack, dessert, or any time!
These vegan blueberry muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with fresh blueberries. They are so good, no one will ever know they are healthy unless you tell them. And even then, they won’t believe you!
Chocolate vegan cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and any other special occasion you can think of. Believe it or not, they can even be made completely sugar-free if you choose!
I hope you enjoyed exploring this collection of healthy vegan muffin recipes and found plenty of inspiration for delicious breakfasts and snacks. These wholesome treats are sure to become your go-to favorites!
About Terri Edwards
Hi guys! I am the content creator behind EatPlant-Based and a licensed Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. I am passionate about sharing healthy recipes and tips to empower others to get healthy. I’m so glad you’re here! Read More…
