Vegan Peach Muffins

Name: Vegan Peach Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: ⅔ cup all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup almond milk (or non-dairy milk of your choice); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium peach (diced); 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (or use more light brown sugar)

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Let's make some delicious vegan peach muffins. You can have a batch of these juicy peach-filled muffins ready in under 30 minutes!

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Substitutions and variations
Serving
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This small batch vegan peach muffin recipe is:

Moist
Tender
Easy
Quick
Vegan
Dairy-free
Egg-free
Soy-free
Delicious
Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack

Ingredient tips

Here’s everything you need to make these delicious vegan peach muffins:

Ingredients: all-purpose flour, almond milk, brown sugar, vegetable oil, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt and peach.

Flour: These are made with regular all-purpose flour. Whole wheat flour is also a good choice for more wholesome and nutty-tasting vegan muffins.

Almond milk: You can also use another non-dairy milk of your choice.

Sugar: I like to use light brown sugar because it goes so well with the peach flavor. An extra sprinkle of sugar on top creates a nice golden brown topping.

Oil: Use any neutral flavored oil of your choice, such as vegetable or canola oil.

Peach: For the best flavor, choose a soft and ripe peach.

Step by step pictures

Here's how to make these vegan peach muffins. Full detailed recipe and quantities are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, flax, and salt. Stir to distribute everything evenly.

Wet ingredients in a glass measuring cup.

Step 2 - Combine almond milk, oil, and vanilla in a measuring cup.

Step 3 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.

Step 4 - Stir in the diced peach.

Sprinkling sugar on top of the muffin batter in the pan.

Step 5 - Fill the batter into 4 lined or very well-greased muffin wells and sprinkle some extra sugar on top.

Four golden brown and well risen peach muffins.

Step 6 - Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 20-23 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before removing from the muffin pan.

Vicky's Top Tip!
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ones, rather than stirring vigorously, to avoid overworking the batter and get fluffy muffins every time!

Substitutions and variations

Gluten-free: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Nut free: Substitute the almond milk with another non-dairy milk, such as soy milk or oat milk.

Refined sugar-free: Substitute the brown sugar with coconut sugar or another natural sweetener.

Spices: For a warm and cozy twist, add half a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the muffin batter.

For a chocolatey twist: Add a sprinkle of vegan chocolate chips to the batter before baking.

Streusel topping: Add a crunchy topping by combining 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons demerara sugar, 4 tablespoons finely chopped nuts (almonds or pecans are great), and 1 tablespoon vegan butter and sprinkling it on top of the batter in the muffin pan.

Serving

These muffins are best served fresh on the day of baking.

Like our favorite vegan peach cobbler, these muffins are delicious served warm with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.

Or enjoy for breakfast with berry compote.

Storage

Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

You can also reheat the muffins in the oven before eating for the best taste and texture.

A fluffy and golden peach muffin on a marble worktop.

FAQs

Can I use canned peaches instead of fresh peaches?

Yes, you can use canned peaches instead of fresh ones. Just make sure to drain any excess liquid before adding. 1 peach is the equivalent of about ⅔ cup of canned peaches.

Can I use a different type of fruit in this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute other fresh fruits, like nectarines, plums, or blueberries, for the peaches.

More recipe ideas

This recipe is featured in our collection of the Best Vegan Peach Recipes, check it out for more ideas for peach season!

Are you more of a peach crisp or a peach crumble fan? Try them both!

And if muffins are your thing, then you'll love these Vegan Apple and Cinnamon Muffins too.

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