Description
Soft, spiced, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, these Vegan Pumpkin Spice Doughnut Hole Muffins are the perfect fall treat. Easy to make and packed with autumnal flavors, they’re a delightful snack or dessert that everyone can enjoy guilt-free.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water (egg replacer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or vegan butter.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to form a gel-like consistency.
- In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, melted vegan butter, vegetable oil, plant-based milk, flaxseed mixture, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently.
- Stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing to ensure light and fluffy muffins.
Step 5: Fill the Muffin Cups
- Use a spoon or small scoop to fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
Step 6: Bake the Muffins
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Prepare the Topping
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Melt the vegan butter in a separate bowl.
Step 8: Coat the Muffins
- While the muffins are still warm, dip each one in the melted butter.
- Roll the muffins in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Step 9: Serve and Enjoy
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American