Cherry Almond Muffins (Vegan)
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 239 kcal
Ingredients
Dry
- 1 tsp. Himalayan salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup super fine almond flour
- 3 tsp. baking powder
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
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Sift all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
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In high-speed blender, add one cup cherries. Blend then strain in fine mesh colander. Save puree and juice separately and set aside.
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In small bowl, combine sugar, avocado oil, vanilla and almond extract mix. Set aside.
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In separate bowl, mix together yogurt and water. Add apple cider vinegar and mix again. Let sit five minutes then add saved cherry juice.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients, but do not overmix. Fold in chopped cherries and set aside.
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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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Nutrition Facts
Cherry Almond Muffins (Vegan)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 239
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 163mg7%
Potassium 200mg6%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 15IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.