These vegan strawberry muffins are soft, fluffy, moist and taste amazing! Easy to make and packed with fresh strawberries, this will be your new go-to breakfast or snack.
We had so much fun developing this vegan strawberry muffin recipe! These are delicious and flavorful muffins that will keep you coming back for more.
These vegan strawberry muffins are soft, fluffy and tender and so easy to make using a few staple ingredients and, of course, fresh and juicy strawberries.
If you’re like us and enjoy a sweet snack from time to time, then these vegan strawberry muffins will be your new go-to! Serve them as breakfast or enjoy them as a snack in between meals.
And if you love a quick and easy vegan muffin recipe then you need to try out our vegan banana muffins and vegan blackberry muffins!
Ingredients you’ll need for Vegan Strawberry Muffins
Ingredients notes
- Fresh Strawberries. We used fresh strawberries which we chopped into smaller pieces. Then the strawberries are rolled in flour before adding them to the batter. This process helps the strawberries to not sink to the bottom of the muffin.
- Vegan Buttermilk. Prepare the vegan buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring jug and then adding soy milk up to the 1 cup (240ml) line and letting it curdle. You can substitute the soy milk for almond milk, but keep in mind that soy milk is a thicker, creamier milk, so it tends to work better.
- Coconut oil. Refined odorless coconut oil works best for this recipe. It will not add a coconut flavor to the recipe.
- Applesauce. An alternative to the applesauce is the same amount of mashed banana.
- Brown sugar. You can use any type of brown sugar to sprinkle on top of your vegan strawberry muffins. It adds a delicious sweetness and extra crunch.
How to make Vegan Strawberry Muffins
You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a muffin tray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the all purpose flour and add the white sugar, baking powder and salt and mix until combined.
- Prepare the vegan buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring jug and then adding soy milk up to the 1 cup (240ml) line and letting it curdle.
- Add the vegan buttermilk, applesauce, melted coconut oil and vanilla into the mixing bowl and mix into a thick batter. DO NOT OVERMIX.
- Add 1 cup of the chopped strawberries to a bowl with the 1 teaspoon of all purpose flour and toss until lightly coated in the flour.
- Add the strawberries to the batter and fold in.
- Divide the batter between the muffin partitions of the prepared muffin tray.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of strawberries directly to the top of the muffins and sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the strawberries.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted into one of the muffins comes out clean (it may have some strawberries on it and that is fine, but no wet batter).
- Let the muffin tin cool slightly before transferring the muffins to a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool before serving.
Fresh strawberries vs frozen
Fresh strawberries are the best to use, no doubt about it! However, you can use frozen strawberries if you are in a pinch.
You will need to thaw the strawberries in warm water and then dry them off as much as possible. Unfortunately the thawed strawberries will still bleed color into your batter. Not the end of the world of course, but this is the issue with using frozen.
Tips for perfect vegan strawberry muffins
Weigh your flour. It is essential that you measure your flour correctly when baking in general. So either weigh it out on a food scale, or use the spoon and level method. Spoon it into your measuring cup (don’t scoop it, and don’t pack it into the cup) and then level it off with a knife.
Don’t overmix the batter. Mix until just mixed and then stop mixing or it may affect the texture and/or rise. Once the strawberries are added in, just gently fold them into the batter.
Divide the batter evenly. Try to get a roughly even amount of strawberries into each muffin partition. And then of course add a couple of extra strawberries directly to the top and sprinkle the muffins with brown sugar.
Allow the muffin tin to cool. The best way to remove the vegan strawberry muffins from the muffin tin after baking, is to allow the tin to cool before removing the muffins. The tops of the muffins have a tendency to stick to the muffin tin, and if removed while still hot out of the oven, can result in broken muffins. Still tasty, but not as pretty.
Can I make the vegan strawberry muffins gluten free?
If you would like to make these vegan strawberry muffins gluten free, you can switch the all purpose flour for a gluten free all purpose flour blend. This should work, though we have not tested it.
Storing and freezing
These vegan strawberry 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 2-3 days.
They are freezer friendly for up to 3 months! Let them cool completely and then freeze. Thaw at room temperature or over night in the fridge and then enjoy.
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Vegan Strawberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups All Purpose Flour (282g)
- 1 cup White Granulated Sugar (200g)
- 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Vegan Buttermilk (240ml),1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice + Soy Milk up to the 1 cup Line
- ⅓ cup Applesauce (80ml)
- ⅓ cup Coconut Oil (80ml), Melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 ½ cups Strawberries (216g), Chopped
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Flour to roll the strawberries
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar (46g), to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a muffin tray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the all purpose flour and add the white sugar, baking powder and salt and mix until combined.
- Prepare the vegan buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring jug and then adding soy milk up to the 1 cup (240ml) line and letting it curdle.
- Add the vegan buttermilk, applesauce, melted coconut oil and vanilla into the mixing bowl and mix into a thick batter. DO NOT OVERMIX.
- Add 1 cup of the chopped strawberries to a bowl with the 1 teaspoon of all purpose flour and toss until lightly coated in the flour.
- Add the strawberries to the batter and fold in.
- Divide the batter between the muffin partitions of the prepared muffin tray.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of strawberries directly to the top of the muffins and sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the strawberries.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted into one of the muffins comes out clean (it may have some strawberries on it and that is fine, but no wet batter).
- Transfer the muffins to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Fresh Strawberries – We used fresh strawberries which we chopped into smaller pieces. Then the strawberries are rolled in flour before adding them to the batter. This process helps the strawberries to not sink to the bottom of the muffin.
- Vegan Buttermilk – Prepare the vegan buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring jug and then adding soy milk up to the 1 cup (240ml) line and letting it curdle. You can substitute the soy milk for almond milk, but keep in mind that soy milk is a thicker, creamier milk, so it tends to work better.
- Coconut oil – Refined odorless coconut oil works best for this recipe. It will not add a coconut flavor to the recipe.
- Applesauce – An alternative to the applesauce is the same amount of mashed banana.
- Brown sugar – You can use any type of brown sugar to sprinkle on top of your vegan strawberry muffins. It adds a delicious sweetness and extra crunch.
- Weigh your flour – It is essential that you measure your flour correctly when baking in general. So either weigh it out on a food scale, or use the spoon and level method. Spoon it into your measuring cup (don’t scoop it, and don’t pack it into the cup) and then level it off with a knife.
- Don’t overmix the batter – Mix until just mixed and then stop mixing or it may affect the texture and/or rise. Once the strawberries are added in, just gently fold them into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly – Try to get a roughly even amount of strawberries into each muffin partition. And then of course add a couple of extra strawberries directly to the top and sprinkle the muffins with brown sugar.
- Allow the muffin tin to cool – The best way to remove the vegan strawberry muffins from the muffin tin after baking, is to allow the tin to cool before removing the muffins. The tops of the muffins have a tendency to stick to the muffin tin, and if removed while still hot out of the oven, can result in broken muffins. Still tasty, but not as pretty.
These sound/look delicious but this is A LOT of refined sugar! Can I use dates instead of the white sugar?
Hi Tracey. We haven’t tested this recipe using dates. Not sure if it would work as the sugar also contributes to the moisture of the muffins.