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    The Best Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    Published: Apr 6, 2017 Modified: Sep 9, 2019 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan blueberry muffins

    These vegan blueberry muffins are simply divine. They are soft, fluffy, moist and packed with fresh blueberries. You will love this simple recipe! 

    Vegan blueberry muffins in a woven basket with a blue and white napkin.

    I had a bit of a challenge when I first made these vegan blueberry muffins. The blueberries kept sinking to the bottom! 

    I eventually figured it out and this recipe is now pure perfection with a perfectly even spread of blueberries all the way through. It’s definitely not just a mash of blueberries at the bottom. 

    They are moist, tender, perfectly sweet and packed with delicious blueberries. And if you love muffins as much as I do, then you’ll definitely also love our vegan banana muffins and vegan chocolate muffins! 

    Vegan blueberry muffins in a woven basket with a blue and white napkin.

    How To Make Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    • It is really so easy to make these muffins! Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tray by spraying it with non stick spray. 
    • Sift all purpose flour into a mixing bowl and add in sugar, baking powder and salt.  
    • Prepare some vegan buttermilk by adding 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring jug and then adding soy milk up to the 1 cup line. Allow it to sit for a minute to curdle into vegan buttermilk. 
    • Peel and mash some banana and then add in some coconut oil and mash it up with the banana. 
    • Add the vegan buttermilk, mashed banana and coconut oil and some vanilla extract to your mixing bowl and stir it into a thick batter. Use a hand whisk to remove any big lumps, but don’t overmix. 
    • Add fresh blueberries to a bowl and then add in 1 teaspoon of all purpose flour and toss the blueberries with the flour until they are lightly coated. 
    • Add the blueberries to the batter and fold them in gently. 
    • Divide the batter evenly between the muffin partitions of your prepared muffin tray, add a few more blueberries on top and then place into the oven to bake for 30 minutes. 

    TOP TIP: It’s the thickness of the batter that stops the blueberries from sinking. 

    Batter for vegan blueberry muffins in a muffin tray ready to go into the oven. Freshly baked vegan blueberry muffins in a muffin tray.

    Making perfect vegan blueberry muffins

    The vegan buttermilk is crucial. It’s nice and thick which contributes to keeping your batter thick so the blueberries don’t sink, but it also has the wonderful benefit of creating an ultra moist muffin and creating a beautifully tender crumb.

    I really prefer soy milk over almond milk for making vegan buttermilk for this recipe because it is thicker and when curdled into buttermilk it is really thick. Almond milk can be used in a pinch (or if you can’t have soy) but it is much thinner so doesn’t work as well.

    Coconut milk doesn’t curdle but does have the benefit of also being thick, so even though it doesn’t curdle, it might work better than almond milk in this recipe if you can’t do soy. 

    Check out our page for how to make vegan buttermilk which also has a video that demonstrates the difference between vegan buttermilk made with soy milk and made with almond milk.

    Coconut oil works great for this as it’s very thick so contributes to the thickness of the batter while still ensuring a perfect level of moisture in these muffins.

    Banana acts like an egg replacement in these muffins and thickens the batter while adding moisture, enabling us to not have to use a lot of oil. I recommend you weigh the mashed banana quantity to ensure it’s the right amount by weight. 

    Vegan blueberry muffins on a wire cooling rack. Vegan blueberry muffins on a white cake stand.

    Can I use Frozen Blueberries Instead of Fresh?

    Fresh blueberries will definitely work best. But you can use frozen blueberries in a pinch. Run the frozen blueberries under water and then dry them off very thoroughly before continuing with the recipe.

    Can These Muffins Be Made Gluten Free?

    You can switch the all purpose flour for a gluten free all purpose flour blend. This should work though I have not tested it. 

    How To Store Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    These muffins are so good on the day you make them that you will just want to eat them all at once! But leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a few (3-4) days. If you need them to last longer (up to a week) then store them in the fridge. 

    Can Vegan Blueberry Muffins Be Frozen?

    Yes, they are freezer friendly for up to 3 months! Let them cool completely and then freeze. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge and then enjoy.  

    Vegan blueberry muffins on a white cake stand.

    More Vegan Muffins!

    1. Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins
    2. Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
    3. Vegan Zucchini Muffins
    4. Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
    5. Vegan Bran Muffins
    6. Vegan Apple Muffins

    Vegan blueberry muffins in a woven basket with a blue and white napkin.

     

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    Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    Vegan Blueberry Muffins


    ★★★★★

    5 from 17 reviews

    • Author: Alison Andrews
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 12
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    Description

    These vegan blueberry muffins are simply divine. They are soft, fluffy, moist and packed with fresh blueberries. You will love this simple recipe!


    Ingredients

    • 2 and 1/4 cups (282g) All Purpose Flour*
    • 1 cup (200g) White Sugar
    • 3 tsp Baking Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Salt
    • 1 cup (240ml) Vegan Buttermilk (1 Tbsp lemon juice + soy milk up to the 1 cup line)*
    • 1 Medium Banana (1/2 cup mashed/112g)
    • 1/4 cup (55g) Coconut Oil (Firm)*
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 1 cup (125g) Fresh Blueberries (plus 1/2 cup (62g) to place on top of the muffins right before baking)*
    • 1 tsp All Purpose Flour (to roll the blueberries in)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a muffin tray very well with non-stick spray and set aside.
    2. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and add the sugar, baking powder and salt.
    3. Prepare your vegan buttermilk by adding 1 Tbsp lemon juice into a measuring jug and then adding soy milk up to the 1 cup (240ml) line. Allow to sit for a minute to curdle.
    4. Peel and mash the banana. Add in the firm coconut oil and mash it up with the banana.
    5. Add the vegan buttermilk, mashed banana andĀ coconut oil and vanilla to the dry ingredients and whisk in with a hand whisk. The batter should be thick.
    6. Wash the 1 cup of blueberries and place into a bowl. Add 1 tsp of flour and toss with the blueberries to lightly coat all of them with flour. This, along with the thickness of the batter will prevent your blueberries from sinking.
    7. Add the blueberries to the batter (leaving behind any excess flour) and fold in gently. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin partitions of the prepared muffin tray.
    8. Add the half cup of extra blueberries directly to the top of muffins, around 2 or 3 to the top of each.
    9. Place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and they pass the toothpick test i.e. a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean (or mostly, if the toothpick hits a blueberry it won’t be entirely clean, but you should still get a sense of whether they are done or not).
    10. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing the muffins from the muffin tray and placing onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
    11. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for around 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. They are also freezer friendly.

    Notes

    *Weigh your flour for the most accurate results.

    *Vegan buttermilk can also be made with almond milk but since almond milk is a thinner consistency soy milk works a bit better in this recipe. Coconut milk doesn’t curdle but could be used anyway if you can’t use soy.

    *If your coconut oil is already melted due to warmer weather then this is fine. It’s just that if it’s firm there is no need to melt it first you can just mash it up with your banana.

    *You can also use frozen blueberries in a pinch, run them under a tap to thaw and then dry them completely before rolling in flour.

    • Category: Dessert, Breakfast
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Muffin (of 12)
    • Calories: 215
    • Sugar: 19.1g
    • Sodium: 243mg
    • Fat: 5.1g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.8g
    • Carbohydrates: 39.7g
    • Fiber: 1.2g
    • Protein: 3.2g

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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. AvatarChinelle says

      March 03, 2021 at 9:15 am

      Can I use wholemeal spelt flour?

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        March 03, 2021 at 12:25 pm

        I haven’t tried that but I think it could work, of course the texture will just be different.

        Reply
    2. AvatarLisa says

      January 31, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      Best Vegan Blueberry muffin I have found! Also had to use frozen blueberries and used your flour trick and they came out perfect!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        February 01, 2021 at 10:29 am

        Wonderful! Thanks so much Lisa!

        Reply
    3. AvatarKaren says

      December 18, 2020 at 9:15 am

      The perfect muffin recipe, thank you! Had to use frozen blueberries, as it’s winter now, but with your flour trick they came out perfect. No other address but yours to use šŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        December 18, 2020 at 10:34 am

        Awesome! Thanks so much Karen!

        Reply
    4. AvatarLeela says

      August 18, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      Hi, awesome recipe. How do I calculate ingredients for smaller batch?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        August 19, 2020 at 9:09 am

        Hi Leela, the easiest way would be just to make a half batch, then you can just cut each ingredient in half.

        Reply
    5. AvatarPriyanka says

      August 06, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      Just found this channel. I am happy to see so many vegan recipes. Thank you šŸ™‚ questions: Can I substitute sugar with cane sugar or maple syrup?
      Also can I substitute flour with almond or multigrain flour?

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        August 07, 2020 at 9:00 am

        Any granulated sugar will work fine as a swap but not a liquid sweetener like maple syrup. Multigrain flour ‘may’ work, I’m not sure, but almond flour definitely won’t work.

        Reply
        • AvatarMona says

          October 04, 2020 at 1:26 am

          I made it and absolutely wanna make it again. Can I use avocado oil instead of coconut oil?

          ★★★★★

          Reply
          • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

            October 05, 2020 at 10:36 am

            Hi Mona, yes that should work! Glad you enjoyed it!

    6. AvatarCharlotte says

      May 24, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      Made these today and unfortunately they were really raw in the middle and chewy. Do you know why? I followed the recipe exactly except I substituted the soy milk for oat milk. Do you think that could be why?

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        May 25, 2020 at 9:13 am

        The oat milk substitute would not have made the difference. Ovens can vary a lot though, it may be worth checking your oven temp with an oven thermometer so you know it’s hitting the right temperature.

        Reply
    7. AvatarCrystal Reid says

      May 09, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      I found this recipe a few years ago and hired a local Baker to make them for the last 2 Mother’s Days (because I’m not a great Baker). This year, I did it myself, and they still turned out awesome <3

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        May 09, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        Oh wow, so happy to hear that Crystal! Thanks so much for sharing! šŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. AvatarLauren Boss says

      April 26, 2020 at 6:09 am

      Is there any sub for the vegan buttermilk? The only milk I have on hand is Oat milk, unless I can use that instead of the soy? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        April 28, 2020 at 12:01 pm

        You can go ahead and use that even if it doesn’t curdle into buttermilk it should still work fine. šŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. AvatarJohnny says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      So I baked a tray. Then my wife found it. Now I’m baking another.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        April 14, 2020 at 9:45 am

        Hahaha awesome! Thanks for sharing Johnny!

        Reply
    10. AvatarGrace says

      March 20, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Can you use oat milk instead of soy milk?

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        March 21, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        It should be okay! It might not curdle with the lemon juice into vegan buttermilk but that should still be okay.

        Reply
    11. AvatarNetsanet says

      March 01, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      Delicious. I replaced 1/2 cup white flour with wholewheat flour, used a little over 1/2 cup brown sugar and added extra milk. The muffins stuck to the paper cases so I’ll bake them in the muffin tin next time.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        March 03, 2020 at 1:32 pm

        Thanks for sharing! šŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. AvatarAnne says

      February 13, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      I just made these muffins and they are to die for. I replaced the olive oil with canola oil and used apple sauce as a replacement for the mashed banana. I also replaced the black berries with raspberries. Thank you so much for your great recipes. This weekend I am going to give your carrot cake a go!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        February 14, 2020 at 9:55 am

        Awesome! So glad you enjoyed them and hope you’ll love the carrot cake too! šŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. AvatarChloe says

      January 24, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Hi Alison ,
      Great recipe! Just wondering if you can use vegetable oil instead of solid coconut oil?

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        January 24, 2020 at 11:31 am

        Hi Chloe, it should be okay! šŸ™‚

        Reply
    14. AvatarGeraldine says

      November 30, 2019 at 9:48 am

      Hi Allison

      Made these muffins today i changed the flour to gluten free flour i used 3/4 cup almond flour (not the powdery one)3/4 cup buckwheat (not a wheat looked it up)3/4 cup brown rice flour.
      I used 1/2 cup brown sugar. The blueberries i used was frozen, did not rinse them under the tap so they turned my batter a bit stiff. i added 1/4 cup almond milk extra to make it more runny.
      I baked it and it came out wonderful. Will remember next time to not add ice cold stuff to my batter,
      Thanks for amazing recipes. G.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        December 01, 2019 at 9:06 am

        So glad they worked out great! Thanks so much for sharing your adjustments and the awesome review. šŸ™‚

        Reply
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