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Vegan Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Vegan Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Laura Brining
Soft cinnamon roll muffins with a cashew icing
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

Muffins:

  • 3 flax eggs 3 tablespoons flax meal + 9 tablespoons water
  • 2 1/2 cups oat flour 2 1/2 cups oats ground into a flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup coconut cream the thick white part from a chilled can of coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon

Topping:

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup pecans roughly chopped

Icing:

  • 1/4 cup cashews soaked for at least 4 hours and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cupcake tray with 16 silicone cupcake liners.
  • To prepare the muffin batter, mix the flax meal and water in a small bowl to create the flax eggs and set aside to thicken.
  • In a large bowl, add the oat flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir to combine.
  • Add the flax eggs, maple syrup, coconut cream, coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup of the prepared batter in a small bowl. Add the cinnamon to the 1/2 cup of batter and set aside.
  • Evenly scoop the remaining batter into 16 prepared muffin cups. Add a spoonful of the cinnamon batter into each muffin cup and swirl it together with a knife.
  • Prepare the topping by adding the cinnamon, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and pecans in a small bowl. Evenly distribute the topping over the prepared muffin batter.
  • Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 29-32 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Prepare the icing by adding the drained cashews, water, vanilla, and maple syrup to a small blender. Blend until fully smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cooled muffins.
  • Store the muffins in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

Ensure your oats are certified gluten-free if required.