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Cherry & Chocolate Muffins [vegan] | The Flexitarian

Chocolate & Cherry Muffins [vegan]

Soft and juicy on the inside with a crumbly oat topping, these chocolate & cherry muffins make such a delicious treat.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch, Healthy & Easy Muffin Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

3 mixing bowl
1 12-hole muffin tin

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 100 g rolled oats
  • 240 ml dairy-free milk
  • 1 tablespoon milled chia seeds
  • 150 g plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 150 g light brown soft sugar
  • 120 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 overripe mashed banana (around 100g / 1/3 US cup of flesh)
  • 150 g frozen cherries,, halved
  • 75 g dark chocolate chips

FOR THE OAT TOPPING:

  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 2 tablespoons light soft brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (neutral tasting)

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the rolled oats, dairy-free milk and milled chia seeds. Set aside for 20 minutes.
  • Prepare the oat topping by mixing together in a small bowl 2 tablespoons rolled oats, 2 tablespoons plain flour, 2 tablespoons light soft brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Set aside.
  • After the oats have been soaking for 10 minutes, preheat the oven to Fan 180°C / 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Place 12 large paper baking cases in a muffin tin.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and light brown soft sugar.
  • In a separate bowl mix together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract and mashed banana.
  • Mix the dry and wet ingredients until well combined. Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into each muffin paper baking case in the muffin tin. Share the oat topping evenly between the muffins
  • Place in the oven for around 25mins. Insert a skewer to check they are cooked. A skewer should come out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg

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Chocolate & Cherry Muffins [vegan]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/chocolate-cherry-muffins-vegan/