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!
Cherry Almond Muffins (Vegan)
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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.
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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