Name: Cherry Almond Muffins (Vegan)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp. Himalayan salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup super fine almond flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 cup avocado oil; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1 cup pitted cherries; 1/2 cup vegan Greek yogurt or almond milk yogurt; 1/2 cup water; 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 cup diced cherries

End cherry season with these irresistible vegan cherry-almond muffins. Bursting with the sweet-tart flavor of cherries and the nutty richness of almonds, this recipe is a match made in heaven. Packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals, they’re not just delicious but also filled with wholesome ingredients.

Perfect for picnics, brunches, or a quick breakfast, these muffins are incredibly versatile and can be made ahead of time. Want to take them to the next level? Add a handful of chocolate chips for an indulgent twist. Get ready to savor the perfect combination of flavors!

An Overhead View Shows a Dozen Vegan Cherry Almond Muffins With Fresh Cherries Scattered Around.

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Cherry Almond Muffins (Vegan)

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 12 muffins

Calories 239 kcal

Author Iso Rapalo

Ingredients

Dry

Wet

1/2 cup avocado oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1 cup pitted cherries
1/2 cup vegan Greek yogurt or almond milk yogurt
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Fold in Batter

1 cup diced cherries

Optional: Chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Sift all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
In high-speed blender, add one cup cherries. Blend then strain in fine mesh colander. Save puree and juice separately and set aside.
In small bowl, combine sugar, avocado oil, vanilla and almond extract mix. Set aside.
In separate bowl, mix together yogurt and water. Add apple cider vinegar and mix again. Let sit five minutes then add saved cherry juice.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, but do not overmix. Fold in chopped cherries and set aside.
Bake 25-30 minutes. Test for doneness with toothpick until it comes out clean.

Recipe Notes

Tart cherry juice is an option when adding juice to the muffin mixture.
To make a sugar-cinnamon-almond crumble topping, add a mixture of cherry chunks, cinnamon, sugar and almond crumbs to top of muffin.
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