Vegan Vegetable Muffins

These Vegan Vegetable Muffins are a delightful and nutritious option for breakfast or a snack. Loaded with colorful vegetables, they are packed with vitamins and minerals. The muffins have a fluffy and moist texture, and their savory taste is perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness. This recipe is vegan, meaning it excludes any animal products, making it suitable for those following a plant-based diet. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can quickly whip up these muffins and enjoy them guilt-free!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cumin, paprika, and dried thyme. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and maple syrup until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Gently fold in the grated zucchini, grated carrot, chopped bell pepper, fresh parsley, and fresh chives. Stir until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delicious vegan vegetable muffins!

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